We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that it's not necessarily something ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

An adequate bowel preparation is defined as one that permits the detection of all polyps >5 mm in size. While providing a conceptual framework for understanding an acceptable preparation, this ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why didn’t you recommend one of the at-home kits for the person with Lynch syndrome who had a bad reaction during her colonoscopy? I don’t ever intend to have another colonoscopy. It ...

Getting a colonoscopy? Here's what to eat before, what happens during and what recovery is like.