"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD. "It’s a safe procedure that is the only cancer screening tool that can ...

The recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer was lowered in 2021 from 50 to 45 for people of average risk.

Out-of-pocket expenses for bowel preparation may limit access to colonoscopy, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment, according to a study published in Gastroenterology.“To have a test where you ...

A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a ...

A considerable proportion of bowel preparation claims for screening colonoscopy involve patient cost-sharing, according to a research letter published online June 20 in Gastroenterology.

Yes, I documented the whole experience (well not the whole thing) of what it's like to prep for a colonoscopy. This life ...

Many people can have polyps and, like Andy, have no symptoms. A polyp can take as many as 10 to 15 years to develop into ...

People with an underactive thyroid may have an increased risk of developing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a ...

Widespread noncompliance with federal cost-sharing rules exists, particularly impacting Medicare beneficiaries and patient-preferred prep options, study finds.

Fasting and bowel preparation before colonoscopy can lead to intravascular volume depletion, but rigorous assessment of its ...

I had a symptom of colon cancer and family history, so I got a colonoscopy. It was expensive, and insurance was a nightmare, ...

Spanish study reveals that rapid fecal test is as effective as colonoscopy in detecting colorectal cancer in its early stages ...