How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

Local patients can schedule screenings without traveling across the river.

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 ...

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. Inviting adults to colorectal cancer screening at age 60 shifts diagnoses to earlier stages without ...

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

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

A large Australian study has uncovered new evidence linking the presence of two different types of bowel polyps to a substantially higher risk of advanced pre-cancerous changes. A routine colonoscopy ...

A walk-through, inflatable colon was put on display Friday, allowing visitors to see and learn about polyps, early-stage ...

You may need a colonoscopy before age 45 if you have colon cancer symptoms or want to diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.

Colonoscopies are vital for preventing colon cancer and diagnosing other GI conditions. A dietitian prepares flavorful clear ...

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?