Q. My doctor says it's time for a colonoscopy. Please tell me I shouldn't worry about this exam. A: You definitely shouldn't worry. I've had the three major tests for colon cancer: sigmoidoscopy (very ...

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 16 Publication of a Canadian study on colonoscopy's impact on reducing colon cancer deaths suggests a lower impact on mortality than previously reported. Physician experts from the ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the U.S., but those diagnosed have a 90% survival rate when it’s detected early. With one in three adults over the age of 50 passing on the ...

1. Research company NRG Oncology launched a study to examine patients with a first diagnosis of adenomas. The purpose of the study is to determine when patients diagnosed with one or two adenomas ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Adenoma detection rates in patients undergoing colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening were ...

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Different colonoscopy preps may contain different mixes of laxatives in liquid or ...

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, remains effective in screening older patients for colorectal cancer (CRC), produces low referral for colonoscopy rates ...

Share on Pinterest New technology has created alternatives for colorectal cancer screening. gahsoon/Getty Images Researchers say some people who have a negative result from a colonoscopy may be able ...

Dear Dr. Donohue: Our doctor has suggested that my wife and I consider a colonoscopy. We understand that such an exam involves a discomfort level that can't even be discussed. With modern sedation, ...