More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer ...

The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered in 2021 from 50 to 45 for people of average risk.

Virtual colonoscopy (a.k.a. CT colonography):A virtual colonoscopy is an effective diagnostic tool. It uses an advanced CT (computerized tomography) scan to generate a 3D image of the colon and ...

I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...

Federal regulators cleared a new device for U.S. sales that produces three-dimensional images of the colon, specifically identifying polyps and other suspicious tissue that can be an early sign of ...

Colonoscopy: What to Know. If your doctor recommends you have a colonoscopy, don’t worry.You may think it’s going to be a terrible procedure, but it won’t be. Most likely you won’t even be ...

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD A colonoscopy preparation is needed before the procedure. This is to clear the large intestine (colon) of stool so a healthcare provider can get a good view of ...

Before a colonoscopy, ask the doctor about his or her detection rate for polyps. And find out how long, on average, the doctor takes to withdraw the scope from the patient. About 10 minutes is the ...

Colon cancer starts out as a pre-cancerous lesion on the lining of the colon, called a polyp. Routine screenings are recommended for people at average risk beginning at age 50, but according to ...

Sept. 18 -- WEDNESDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- For people with an average risk of colon cancer, two new studies offer good news on the colon cancer screening front. First, one study found ...

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 ...