Cancer risk changes in your 40s too. For most cancers, the risk is greater the older we get. That means if you haven't been ...

Man shares the diagnosis that changed his life, and why doctors chose not to tell him.

There are more options than ever for colon-cancer screening. But this writer found out firsthand why the office visit is still best.

If you're between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

A qualitative study of thirty-two Chinese first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients shows that attitudes and ...

Good morning!This time, it is about what you need to know for your first colonoscopy.1. Money (it costs quite a bit)If you ...

If you’re putting off your first colonoscopy, don’t. Take it from me: My first colonoscopy saved my life. It’s normal to be apprehensive before a medical procedure, especially this one: The prep is ...

A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...

A systematic review associated patient navigation with better diagnostic colonoscopy completion after positive stool-based ...

In the examination room while hearing the results, you are told, "Your colon was clean. There were no polyps." You feel ...

A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...

John Mulaney's adorable pre-colonoscopy makeover from his daughter is making people smile-and talk about colorectal screening.