If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

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 ...

Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadly forms of cancer. But if detected early with a colonoscopy, the risk of getting colon cancer is reduced by 70 percent, making it one of the easiest ...

ROCHESTER — Colon cancer is third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, but it is highly treatable when caught early. That is why the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has given a ...

AI scope hunts down colon polyps, aiding less experienced doctors By Paul McClure December 27, 2023 Researchers found that colonoscopy assisted by AI improved the detection of polyps by inexperienced ...

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! New cases of colon cancer among older adults have declined over the years, mainly due ...

What do Dr. Oz and Katie Couric have in common besides good looks and brains? Chutzpah! They both had their own colonoscopy broadcast on TV. The pride-swallowing, gut-flushing preparation, the perp ...

Screening for colon cancer using a flexible tube -- which is less invasive and more convenient than colonoscopy -- may also help prevent new cases and deaths from the disease, a large federal study ...