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

Gen Z is facing a rise in colorectal cancer, yet many young people with symptoms delay screening out of fear or embarrassment. UC Santa Cruz literature and psychology student Kathleen Whilden wants to ...

ASCs are seeing a surge in colonoscopy demand as CRC rates rise, especially among adults under 50. Updated screening guidelines that lowered the recommended starting age from 50 to 45 have added ...

Colonoscopy is becoming a crucial tool in preventative healthcare, with recent medical guidelines urging individuals to consider earlier screenings due to a rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

John Gleason is administrator and Gail Wells, RN, is director of outpatient clinical operations at the Berks Center for Digestive Health in Wyomissing, Pa., a partner with Physicians Endoscopy since ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...

A new study on colorectal cancer screening suggests that the balance between benefits and risks becomes less clear after the age of 75.

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 ...

The AI-assisted colonoscopy era was associated with a 47% reduction in interval colorectal cancer incidence and higher ...

Colon cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, but screening can help detect and prevent it, an important message in March, which is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The most ...