It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

After recent comments from celebs, it may sound like colonoscopy complications are common. But such complications are ...

Using colonoscopy to screen average-risk people can reduce the overall risk of a late-stage colorectal cancer diagnosis by about 70 percent, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the health ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re at the age where colorectal screening is recommended to prevent colon cancer (between 45 and 75), you might see the new, ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’re not familiar, a colonoscopy is carried out using a flexible camera to examine the colon for possible signs of cancer, ...

Dr. Larry Sollenberger, colon and rectal surgeon, prepares to do a colonoscopy, a procedure that can find precancerous polyps and early colon cancer, which often have no symptoms. (Courtesy of Dr.

The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.

Colonoscopies help prevent colorectal cancer by finding precancerous lesions and removing them before they have an opportunity to develop into cancer. However, many people — perhaps even you — are ...

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S. in men and women combined. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be fatal if caught early with a timely diagnosis. “Colonoscopy is ...

While recent data from the CDC has shown more adults being screened for colorectal cancer, the number may drop as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. However, an increase in telemedicine could change ...