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More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...
Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early ...
The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered in 2021 from 50 to 45 for people of average risk.
I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...
CT uses X-rays to make pictures of the inside of the body. Like with a colonoscopy, you need to do bowel prep to clean out your colon before the scan. You don’t need to be sedated. If the virtual ...
A colonoscopy for ulcerative colitis helps diagnose, monitor inflammation, and check for complications like ulcers or cancer in the colon. Skip to main content Home ...
Colon cancer may seem like a distant concern for some, but with the growing trend of younger people being diagnosed, staying informed and proactive is crucial. March marks Colorectal Cancer ...
My first cousin, Marshel Lewis, who is the spitting image of my mother, was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2018. She underwent surgery and had a foot of her colon removed.
Colorectal cancer rates have been rising steadily among adults under 50 since the mid-1990s. Scientists aren't sure why. But screenings are now recommended for most adults beginning at age 45.
By Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. Colon ...
I’m 54, and I just got my first colonoscopy. I’m glad I did. My doctor removed four polyps during a 25-minute procedure. Two of the four were the type that, if left alone, could have the ...