Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Still, many people are reluctant to undergo a colonoscopy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that about 21% ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: ...

You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing of beloved actors Catherine O’Hara, 71, and James Van Der Beek, 48, from ...

When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite spending years of my childhood plagued with gastrointestinal issues he was generally healthy.

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The push to start routine colorectal cancer screening at age 45 has expanded the eligible pool by millions, and as demand rises, gastroenterologists and facilities are facing growing concerns about ...

As quality indicators and benchmarks for colonoscopy increase in coming years, gastroenterologists must think about ways to improve performance across the procedure continuum. According to several ...

Around 79% of Americans do not know the recommended age to get a colonoscopy, according to a new survey conducted by Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health. In addition, only 9% of patients know how to ...