Spotting the colon polyps for cancerous growth has always been challenging for gastroenterologists. However, ingesting a blue dye tablet prior to colonoscopy increases the chances of detecting even small signs of cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, with nearly 1.4 million new cases diagnosed every year.
Routine screening with colonoscopy can prevent most cases of colon cancer, but the effectiveness of the exam can be limited when the precancerous growths are flat (like a pancake) and blend with the normal colon lining. The dye that is used for detecting colon polyps is called "oral delayed-release methylene blue." As patient takes a tablet filled with this dye, it highlights the colon polyps (adenomas), which results in better detection of the cancerous adenomas in the lining of the colon. A study was carried out in which 1,200 patients were scheduled…
