DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...
We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that it's not necessarily something ...
It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...
A colonoscopy can help your doctor find precancerous polyps, early colorectal cancer, or other health conditions that may be affecting your colon or rectum. Early diagnosis and treatment may improve ...
Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...
Dear Dr. Fritz, Good day. All of my tumor markers are normal. Do I still need to undergo a colonoscopy? Thanks for your reply. Lady Godiva Dear Lady Godiva, Yes ...
A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...