Easy at-home tests for colon cancer, including FIT and Cologuard, offer alternatives to traditional colonoscopies for early ...

INDIANAPOLIS — When Alnisa Armstrong went for a routine baseline colonoscopy at age 50, she wasn't worried. As a mom, grandma and fitness enthusiast, she felt she was doing everything to stay healthy.

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

Advocating for your health. March is Colorectal Cancer Month and Presbyterian Healthcare Services is reminding people to check in with their colon health. First, getting screened can help diagnose an ...

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 ...

An estimated 52,500 Americans died last year from colon cancer, yet the disease is highly treatable if it's detected early. Primary care and prevention experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Learn about colon health in this insightful conversation with local gastroenterologists. Our host, Kathin Berg, leads a conversation with local gastroenterologists to discuss colorectal cancer, the ...

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US, but early detection leads to a 91% five-year survival rate. Colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cancer killer for ...

Certain conditions, lifestyle habits, and other factors may increase your risk of colorectal cancer. Managing your risk factors can help lower your chances of developing this cancer and get the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — How old is too old for a colonoscopy? A surprising number of people older than 75 haven’t ever been screened for colon cancer — and researchers reported Monday that it’s not too late ...

Angiodysplasia of the colon refers to swollen blood vessels in the colon that may weaken and rupture, resulting in bleeding and lesions. Angiodysplasia may lead to various complications. However, it ...