The early signs of cancers are often nonspecific, and most people don’t present with obvious symptoms until it has progressed to later stages, making early diagnosis difficult. The earliest stage of cancer is referred to as stage 1 and presents with a smaller tumor that has not yet grown deeply into nearby tissues or the lymph nodes. […]
A colon polyp is a growth that occurs on the wall of the large intestine or colon. Polyps are common in people over 40 and often grow slowly. They can progress to colon cancer, which is why they are usually removed during a colonoscopy. Colon cancer screening is the best way to find and remove […]