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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I’m not having issues? Can you walk me ...

Doctor shares ‘bad news’ about what really happens when you’re out for a colonoscopy

Get ready for a butt-load of ugly truth. A doctor is pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you’re under ...
WCYB

Local woman credits routine colonoscopy for life-saving discovery

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, colon cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women. It's ...
AOL

How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy and When Should You Start? (Because, Yes, Women Should Be Screened Regularly)

You know that you should book a mammogram every two years and a dental cleaning every year, but what about the rest of your body? A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that could save your life ...
Becker's ASC

5 GI leaders on what’s changing in colonoscopy

Colonoscopy remains a cornerstone of colorectal cancer prevention, but GI leaders say the procedure’s role, and the business model built around it, is shifting fast. Here’s what five leaders have told ...
Fred Hutch

Colonoscopy: A Proven Procedure for Detecting Colon Cancer

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...