Early detection of potentially abnormal polyps in the colon can prevent up to 90% of colon cancer cases. Screening by means of colonoscopy is, however, an uncomfortable experience and many people put ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as ...

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.

If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, landmark study published in the New England Journal of Medicine as ...