A major European trial has pushed colonoscopy back into the medical spotlight. After 13 years, the NordICC study found that ...

As new colorectal cancer screening guidance draws attention to the growing number of testing options, the American ...

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a ...

Colorectal cancer screening is crucial for early detection and prevention, with colonoscopy remaining the most effective method. Newer, noninvasive options like stool tests and blood tests offer ...

For years, the gold standard in screening for colon cancer has been a colonoscopy. But a colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves length prep work, along with being put under, making it ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

A recent study found that patients who had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) but didn’t follow through with a colonoscopy had a fourfold higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the ...

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but every year about 50 million people in the U.S. who qualify for a colonoscopy don't get it done, according to the American Cancer ...

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 ...

Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked for the Cologuard test, and his doctor hadn't mentioned anything about ...