Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

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 ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

A colonoscopy is a generally safe and effective preventive procedure to examine the colon for possible cancer, disease, or other growths. Complications are rare, but some people may experience chest ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colonoscopy prevented an estimated 50 CRC cases and 15 deaths per 100,000 person-years compared with usual care.

There will probably never be a TV reality show on how to survive colonoscopy prep, but before enduring my first one, I was pretty convinced there needed to be. I kept hearing from family and friends ...

Out-of-pocket costs for bowel preparation are deterring people, especially vulnerable and underserved groups, from colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, a large insurance-claims analysis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Colonoscopy was the most cost-effective strategy with an associated mean cost of $9,037 per person. The cost of ...

Nobody enjoys colonoscopy prep, but the process, which includes several days of unusual dietary restrictions, can be especially tricky for people with diabetes. When you’re preparing for your ...