There are various tests available for screening for colorectal cancer, including virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography), a less invasive procedure than traditional colonoscopy.

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 ...

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 ...

An ad executive creates the greatest campaign of his life with this funny and motivating documentary about his terminal colon cancer diagnosis.

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

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

The American Cancer Society predicts that 55,000 people or more will pass away from colorectal cancer this year, and doctors at United Hospital Center (UHC) in Bridgeport are raising awareness for ...

There is new data out that may have an impact on your health. If you are under age 50 colorectal cancer probably isn’t on ...

It's a rite of passage we don't look forward to: Once we turn 45, it's recommended that we get a colonoscopy to screen for polyps and colon cancer. This is especially important as rates of the disease ...

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...

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

Colorectal cancer is highly preventable, and early detection saves lives. Colon Cancer Awareness Month is an ideal time for ...