Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor ...

Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day ...

An 85-year-old Central Georgia man said early detection and a minimally invasive procedure helped treat his tumor. Macon surgeon Sam Atallah developed the procedure.

Dr. Mark Taylor, general surgeon at Fairview Hospital, performs a colonoscopy. Photo by Dr. Mark Taylor. As a general surgeon caring for patients in our community, people often ask why I would choose ...

Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn when to start screening and recognize key symptoms to protect yourself.

As we observe Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, it is time to strip away the fear surrounding the tests and understand why nobody should ever have to die from a condition that gives many ...

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

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

She was 38 years old. When she got home, she was reassured—by two different doctors—that it was probably hemorrhoids. But her ...

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...

Mark Schandelmeier says he’s a healthy man with no health concerns and no family history of medical issues. But, this did not stop Mark from following up on routine check-ups. A study from the ...

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.