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 ...

We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who ...

The new guidelines are another method of keeping a high-quality standard for colorectal cancer screening. The latest recommendations on quality indicators for colonoscopy were released on August 22, ...

Colon cancer symptoms usually don't arise until later stages of the disease, making routine screening imperative for prevention. Valiantsin Suprunovich/iStock via Getty Images More than 53,000 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Risks for CRC and CRC-specific death were lower for 15 years in the group with a negative first colonoscopy.

Colon or colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cancer in both men and women in the U.S., and the second most common cause of cancer death. Meanwhile, screening for CRC is both effective and ...

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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 ...

Colorectal cancer was once considered primarily a disease of aging. But rates are now on the rise among younger adults. Since 2011, colon cancer rates among people younger than 50 have increased by ...

Most people should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Cells in the large intestine can form polyps, which may turn into cancer over time. Detecting these polyps early means you ...

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 ...