Q: It’s been 10 years since my last colonoscopy. I’m dreading my next one, especially drinking a gallon of liquid laxative. Has colonoscopy prep gotten more tolerable in the past decade? A: Yes, but ...

A colonoscopy is not a lot of fun, but for one gut-wrenching night and a beleaguered morning after every five years, it is not so bad since it is a deterrent for the one cancer that is beatable for ...

One of the most dreaded procedures out there is the colonoscopy. But, it may be getting a whole lot more pleasant. Maybe even delicious. Although the title of this thing may sound a little crazy, it ...

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve been getting a lot of questions about our colonoscopy that we enjoyed on a sunny morning last week. “What was the worst part, the procedure itself or ...

Everyone out there who watched one of us (Dr. Oz) prepare for his colonoscopy on TV, kvetching all the way, knows the colonoscopy isn’t the tough part. That happens the day before. First, you can have ...

Sure, setting an appointment to undergo a colonoscopy can bring on a little anxiety. But the exam is completely painless. Doctors often say approaching the procedure with a sense of humor can be ...

To prepare for a colonoscopy, you may need to avoid fiber in the days leading up to your appointment and follow a clear liquid diet beginning the day before. Preparation also involves taking laxatives ...

I think we can all agree we've had enough of politics for the moment, and we're living in a year whose main feature is giving us almost nothing to look forward to. So let us turn to a fun and carefree ...

I realize the responsible thing to do here is to admit I’m scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow and urge everyone else in a high-risk group to do the same. Colon cancer is not funny. Nevertheless, ...