A recent study emphasizes the importance of tailored interventions ...

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in adults under 50. Shermeine Hammie’s story is a powerful reminder of how screenings save ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...

New JAMA studies examine whether routine colonoscopies and low‑dose thyroid drugs benefit older adults, raising questions ...

If the test is positive, a follow-up colonoscopy is needed to confirm the cause and remove any polyps. This option is convenient and non-invasive, making it appealing for many people. Colonoscopy ...

A multitarget stool test such as Cologuard could be considered, but a positive test would still require a colonoscopy.

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

Individuals who do not complete followup colonoscopy after a positive stool test could be at substantially higher risk for ...