A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large amount ...

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

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 ...

If you have Crohn’s disease, you’re probably more familiar than you’d like to be with colonoscopies, an exam that’s used to check the colon and rectum for polyps and other abnormal tissues. (Chances ...

I’ve had many colonoscopies over the last two decades, so here are my tips for preparing for and going through the procedure. It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is our country's ...

Kevin Cunningham's grandfather died at age 43 from colorectal cancer. Cunningham's mother was just 3. Because of this family history, Cunningham, now 40, had his first colonoscopy at 30. His ...

ROCHESTER, Minnesota — 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 ...