LOS ANGELES (AP) — Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that ...

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...

Colon cancer treatment is personalized based on stage, overall health and tumor characteristics. Early detection and accurate ...

FIT checks for blood in the stool, which can indicate the presence of colorectal cancer or polyps. Patients collect stool ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand ...

Armed with dark humor — and a camera crew — Ricciardi faces cancer and comes to terms with death in the film, which serves as ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but with early detection with a colonoscopy screening, it’s often preventable. Terrence Ates, a ...

New research in the New England Journal of Medicine provides evidence that colonoscopy screenings are superior to sigmoidoscopy for preventing colorectal cancer, according to a Medical Xpress report.

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...

If you just cant stand the thought or the hassle of a colonoscopy, there are other ways to check how your colon is doing. Which you need to know, since colorectal cancer is the third largest cancer ...