Colonoscopies are vital for preventing colon cancer and diagnosing other GI conditions. A dietitian prepares flavorful clear ...

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a timely reminder to think about screening. Don’t assume you’re too young for a colonoscopy. Screening typically begins at age 45 ...

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease ...

Everyone needs to have at least one colonoscopy by age 50. How often you need them or if you need one earlier depends on many factors, such as your age, other risk factors, and other conditions. A ...

"Having these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer," said MedStar Health gastroenterologist Dana Sloane, MD. "Colorectal cancer does not always cause symptoms. Appropriate screening is critical for ...

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, but early detection can significantly improve outcomes, and living an active lifestyle and eating a high fiber diet can help ...

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.