WASHINGTON -- A colonoscopy has been called by some doctors the "save your life screening test" because the procedure is so successful in finding precancerous polyps, removing them and preventing ...

Patients who undergo colon screenings might breathe a little easier now that U.S. regulators have approved a pill containing two cameras. The... Patients who undergo colon screenings might breathe a ...

Women in Iowa have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer in the nation. As an oncology nurse, I've pulled every trick out of my hat to convince friends, family, patients and anyone within earshot ...

This exam allows a doctor to see and closely inspect the inside of the entire colon for signs of cancer or polyps – growths that eventually can become cancerous. The doctor uses a slender, flexible, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer, ...

A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds. Many doctors recommend a more complete test ...

While not a perfect alternative to colonoscopies, experts hope the test could lead to more people getting screened for colorectal cancers. By Gina Kolata The Food and Drug Administration on Monday ...

It's a procedure people don't even want to talk about, let alone have done, but there might finally be a way to make getting a colonoscopy more tolerable. Virtual colonoscopy uses a CT scanner to ...

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The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer, including a first-ever blood test. The ACS already recommends that adults ...