Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early ...

"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD. "It’s a safe procedure that is the only cancer screening tool that can ...

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

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

I had rectal bleeding, the most common symptom of colon cancer in people under 45. I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket ...

I had rectal bleeding, the most common symptom of colon cancer in people under 45. I also had a family history of colon cancer, which pushed me to get a colonoscopy at 33. My out-of-pocket colonoscopy ...

Patients and providers find the Colon Age tool acceptable and useful for individualizing colorectal cancer risk and encouraging earlier screening.

It's important to stay near a bathroom and monitor these bowel movements to ensure that the colon is cleaned out enough for the colonoscopy. A healthcare provider will give specific instructions.

As early-onset colorectal cancer cases rise, primary care providers can help young patients identify the first symptoms and ...

Kahi added that gastroenterologists should pay attention to the rectum and other areas of the colon, not just the right colon, to ensure high-quality colonoscopy.

Mikee Quintos had fans laughing with her new social media upload, a funny and candid video of her groggy self after undergoing colonoscopy.

Health screenings done at regular intervals can help in diagnosing some disease at an early stage, which can help improve ...