Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends adults 45 to 75 years old get colorectal cancer screenings. Most people need ...

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During 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 ...

But you’ll need to test more frequently, every one to three years instead of every 10 years for a colonoscopy. Anyone with an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the ...

It's a rite of passage we don't look forward to: Once we turn 45, it's recommended that we get a colonoscopy to screen for ...

Colonoscopy remains the gold standard method for detecting colorectal cancer (CRC) and removing precancerous polyps. The recommended age for CRC screening in the United States spans 45-75 years, with ...

I’m 54, and I just got my first colonoscopy. I’m glad I did. My doctor removed four polyps during a 25-minute procedure. Two of the four were the type that, if left alone, could have the potential to ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...