How common is colorectal cancer?

How common is colorectal cancer? Colon cancer or colorectal cancer (CRC) are important conditions that can affect anyone. Who is at risk and how common is the condition are important questions. Raising our concern are reports that colon cancer rates are actually increasing in younger populations. So here is a little perspective Some statistics In […]

How colon polyps cause cancer

How Do Colon Polyps Cause Cancer? Introduction You’ve probably heard the term colon polyp from a friend, family member—or maybe even after your last colonoscopy. Many people wonder how colon polyps cause cancer, since polyps are important because they are the number one risk factor for predicting colon cancer. Simply put, polyps are where colon […]