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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 ...
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Doctor reveals what really happens when you're out for a colonoscopy and it's 'bad news'

While going for a colonoscopy might not be a particularly glamorous part of your day, a recent viral trend has seen people ...
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Delayed Colonoscopy After Positive FIT Not Linked to Worse CRC Outcomes

Researchers investigated whether the time interval between a positive FIT result and follow-up colonoscopy is linked to risk for CRC.
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Lifestyle Changes After Colonoscopy May Lower CRC Risk

Individuals who adopted a healthier lifestyle after their first screening colonoscopy had a lower risk for both colorectal cancer (CRC) and major chronic diseases. Previous research has shown that ...
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Colonoscopy rescreening could be extended for those with negative results, low CRC risk

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Negative colonoscopy screening results were linked to lower long-term CRC incidence and mortality. These ...
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Here's How Often You Should Get a Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, a healthcare provider inserts a flexible tube with a camera ...