Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: Halfpoint/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third-most diagnosed ...

We hear a lot about colorectal and colon cancer, but what is bowel cancer? Brad Jones talks with Dr. Alton Sutter in the FOX8 ...

Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation ...

Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...

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 ...

In recent years, studies have taken a closer look at whether certain lifestyle choices might up your risk for colon cancer.

There’s no surer sign of Gen Xers hitting middle age than the numbers of us going for our first colonoscopies (and then texting our friends to complain about it). According to the American College of ...

Colon cleanses might not offer the health benefits they claim. Potential risks of colon cleanses include infection, burns, and dehydration. A colon cleanse called bowel preparation is medically ...