After my brother was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, I read that it's often treated with surgery first. Can you tell me more about the surgery?

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

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

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.

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

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. When Kristina Dhillon, DO, MBA was 25 years old, she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, ...

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 ...

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and physicians say it's important to talk about this disease because it is actually one of the few cancers that can not only be screened for, but with proper ...