I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me ...
Get ready for a butt-load of ugly truth. A doctor is pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you’re under ...
Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...
A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety.
Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...
Researchers investigated whether the time interval between a positive FIT result and follow-up colonoscopy is linked to risk for CRC.
While going for a colonoscopy might not be a particularly glamorous part of your day, a recent viral trend has seen people ...