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 ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Getting a colonoscopy can feel a bit awkward. The idea of a long tube with a fiberoptic camera inside your large intestine sounds invasive. But it’s recommended for everyone ...

I’m 54, and I just got my first colonoscopy. I’m glad I did. My doctor removed four polyps during a 25-minute procedure. Two of the four were the type that, if left alone, could have the potential to ...

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...

Dallas, March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colonoscopies are an important part of preventing colon cancer. So why do so many people procrastinate and put off screenings? GI Alliance CMO and ...

Yes, it's still colon cancer awareness month, the month when all those medical types bug you about getting the dreaded colonoscopy if you're over 50. None of them will try to sell the procedure as a ...