Colonoscopy is a diagnos­tic as well as a therapeutic procedure performed to eval­uate the large intestine (colon, rectum, and anus). A colonoscopy lets the phy­sician look inside your entire large ...

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 ...

Your health insurance will typically cover a colonoscopy in full, provided it’s a screening and you meet certain eligibility requirements. While diagnostic colonoscopies may also be covered, you will ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. It typically begins as a small growth of tissue called a polyp in the lining of the colon or rectum. While not all polyps become cancerous, ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Recently, Minnesotans have been receiving unsolicited, unrequested at-home colon cancer screening kits from health insurers, ...

Background and Aim: The technical performance of colonoscopy performed in deeply sedated patients differs from that performed without sedation or under minimal to moderate sedation. The aim of this ...