The risk of getting cancer in the upper colon is higher than in the lower colon following a negative colonoscopy, a new Ontario study suggests. The findings raise questions about the effectiveness of ...

After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt is a urologist and robotic surgeon with Orlando Health and past president of the Florida Urological Society. Colon cancer may seem like a distant concern for some, ...

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are getting up close and personal for a good cause. In a new video from Lead From Behind, a colon cancer awareness organization, the actors and soccer club owners ...

An estimated 52,500 Americans died last year from colon cancer, yet the disease is highly treatable if it's detected early. Primary care and prevention experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with the colonoscope. By Gina Kolata This year about 53,000 Americans are ...

If you’re looking for a way to boost your energy levels, reduce bloating, support your weight loss journey and improve digestive health, the answer may just lie in your colon. A colon cleanse could be ...

Colon cancer is a leading yet preventable cause of cancer deaths. Screening, especially colonoscopy, is crucial for early detection and polyp removal. Guidelines recommend starting screening at age 45 ...