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

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: ...

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

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

Colon cancer doesn’t always announce itself early, and that’s exactly why screening matters so much.A colonoscopy isn’t just a test that finds cancer; it can actually prevent it ...

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 ...

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

Five years ago, Jim Gillespie learned he had colon cancer, a diagnosis he said came after noticing symptoms that told him ...

It's my 47th birthday today, so I kicked off the celebration last week with the funnest thing someone my age can gift themselves: A colonoscopy! Colorectal cancer was the second-leading cause of ...