March is colorectal cancer awareness month and while we all know how important colonoscopies are when it comes to early cancer detection, let’s face it – no one looks forward to getting one. From the ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and physicians say it's important to talk about this disease because it is actually one of the few cancers that can not only be screened for, but with proper ...

The early stages of colon cancer show no symptoms. When symptoms appear, it is usually in an advanced stage and possibly spreading to other parts of the body, which is why getting the recommended ...

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease fears with a quick, safe test.

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer. A colonoscopy can help spot the disease early and a local doctor has tips to make the process easier. JoAnn Vanderslice turned 50 ...

A survey conducted by the Colon Cancer Alliance suggests a large majority of Americans over the age of 50 avoid undergoing colonoscopies due to fear, according to a news release. • Six out of 10 ...

Doctor's recommendations and family history are key drivers for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, while fear of colonoscopy and screening cost remain significant barriers, according to BGI Genomics' ...

More than two-thirds of Americans would rather file their taxes than get a cancer-detecting colonoscopy, even though more than half don't know that screening should begin at age 45, a national survey ...

PLANO, Texas (AP) _ When oncology nurse Audrey Thompson invites her friends to a party, she often dares them to bare their bottoms. On a recent Saturday, a dozen or so of her co-workers took the ...

If there is one medical procedure that tends to make people uneasy, it is colonoscopy. For many individuals, the anxiety starts long before the appointment itself. The good news is ...