Masashi Ozaki, also known as Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki, a well-known Japanese golfer has died from colon cancer, aged 78. But what is sigmoid colon cancer, and why is it often fatal? Let's take a look ...

A colonoscopy technique involving repeat intubation of the sigmoid colon significantly improves detection of adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy evaluations, new research showed. “After ...

Emerging research suggests the state of the gut microbiome in early life is linked to colorectal cancer—and that both too ...

Every year, doctors diagnose more than 107,000 cases of colorectal cancer. While survival rates have improved, it's still the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined. Knowing ...

Gut health plays an important role in both the development and progression of colon cancer. Diet and a balanced microbiome are important factors in reducing the risk of colon cancer. The health of the ...

A randomized controlled trial of adults in Norway found that a single screening sigmoidoscopy led to a sustained reduction in ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it is preventable and treatable if detected early. Individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer should ...