A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety.

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Kevin Cunningham's grandfather died at age 43 from colorectal cancer. Cunningham's mother was just 3. Because of this family history, Cunningham, now 40, had his first colonoscopy at 30. His ...

Bowel preparation is a critical prerequisite for the success of colonoscopy procedures, as it ensures adequate visualisation of the colonic mucosa and maximises the detection of lesions. Recent ...

A colonoscopy is a vital screening procedure for colorectal cancer. While the procedure is relatively painless, the preparation can be daunting, particularly the requirement to consume a large amount ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...