March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that colorectal cancer remains one of the most common--and deadly--cancers in the United States. As a colorectal surgeon, I see firsthand how ...

March is colorectal cancer awareness month where medical advancements mean this diagnosis doesn't have to mean a death ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in people younger than 50. While routine screening is recommended ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

Colonoscopy may be inconvenient and require planning, but the consequence and therapy for cancer is far more burdensome.

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Colon cancer may seem like a distant concern for some, but with the growing trend of younger people being diagnosed, staying informed and proactive is crucial. March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness ...

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 20-year-old woman experienced on-and-off stomach pain, then sudden nausea and chills. She was diagnosed with stage 2 colon ...

HAVE BEEN REPORTED FROM THE PRODUCTS. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY’S NEWEST GUIDELINES RECOMMEND COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENINGS BEGIN AT THE AGE OF 45 INSTEAD OF 50. JACKIE PASCALE SPOKE WITH ONE WOMAN ...

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...