Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...

Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early, yet it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Screening is essential because it detects the ...

Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the preparation, contact your doctor. Follow a clear liquid ...

A colonoscopy is a procedure that diagnoses and helps monitor inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This can play an essential role in preventing and treating colorectal cancer. Doctors diagnose IBD using ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

I’ve had many colonoscopies over the last two decades, so here are my tips for preparing for and going through the procedure. It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is our country's ...

According to Mark Baumel, MD, MS, president and CEO of Colon Health Centers of America, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer if detected early yet it remains the ...

In an effort to encourage more patients to receive their routine screenings for colorectal cancer, Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Mass., has instituted a new program making it easier for ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...

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