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Colon polyps shouldn’t be ignored, as even noncancerous formations can eventually develop into colon cancer. Here’s a look at what you need to know about colon polyps.

The exact cause of colon cancer is unknown, however there are several risk factors that increase a person’s likelihood of developing it. And while there is no surefire way to prevent colon cancer, there are some preventative measures people can take to help protect against it.

Bowel cancer is the second most fatal type of cancer partly because it can be hard to detect early. That’s why it’s important to know the symptoms, causes, and risk factors. Here’s what you need to know about the disease.

Making changes to your diet may help you fight bowel cancer or reduce your risk of developing it. Here are five foods to eat and five foods to avoid.

A colonoscopy might sound frightening and if you’ve been recommended to get one, we bet you have lots of questions. No need to stress, we’re here to cover everything you need to know about getting a colonoscopy–the before, during, after, and everything in between.

In order to have a colonoscopy, the colon has to be empty and clean which does require a little bit of prep work. We’re going to walk through some tips on how to prepare for a colonoscopy, including dietary choices, medications, as well as what to expect before, during, and afterwards.