View or Print All Sections Colon polyps are growths on the lining of your colon and rectum. Most polyps are not cancerous, but some may develop into cancer over time. Removing polyps can help prevent colorectal cancer. Most people with colon polyps don’t have symptoms. … Read more
Despite that, one in eight claims included out-of-network charges. That translated to nearly 136,000 colonoscopies for which patients potentially received a surprise bill. (There was no way to determine how many patients actually did, Scheiman said.) Those out-of-network charges were typically around $1,000. Accounting for the portion the insurer would likely pay, the researchers … Read more
By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2020 (HealthDay News) — Many Americans at high risk for colon cancer don’t know how often they need to have a screening colonoscopy, researchers say. The report follows the recent death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who … Read more