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

There are various tests available for screening for colorectal cancer, including virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography), a less invasive procedure than traditional colonoscopy.

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

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 ...

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

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 ...

How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

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 that colonoscopies ...

For one Rockford resident, a routine check-up led to an unexpected, life-saving intervention.

An ad executive creates the greatest campaign of his life with this funny and motivating documentary about his terminal colon cancer diagnosis.