At what age should you get a colonoscopy?

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

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 ...
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What to expect if you’re getting a routine colonoscopy for Crohn’s

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...
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What is a colonoscopy and should I get one?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorectal cancer is preventable and ‘highly treatable’ if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: ...

Your colonoscopy could save your life—here’s how to make it easier

When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite spending years of my ...
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Nervous about colonoscopy prep? A doctor explains what to really expect

You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing ...
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How to prepare for a colonoscopy – and what you can eat beforehand

More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...
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Prepping for a Colonoscopy: Tips from The Colonoscopy Queen

I’ve had many colonoscopies over the last two decades, so here are my tips for preparing for and going through the procedure. It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is our country's ...
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I was 21 when I had my first colonoscopy. It was a wake-up call that I needed to change my lifestyle.

Gabriella Parker, 25, has experienced digestive health issues since childhood. When she was 21, she had a colonoscopy for the first time. Having a colonoscopy served as the wake-up call she needed to ...
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Science Says Home Colon Cancer Screening Tests May Be As Effective As A Colonoscopy At Preventing Cancer Death

For years, the gold standard in screening for colon cancer has been a colonoscopy. But a colonoscopy is a medical procedure that involves length prep work, along with being put under, making it ...
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Comparing Cologuard and colonoscopy: Which is better for colon cancer screening?

SHREVEPORT, La. -- No one likes to get a colonoscopy, but it's an important tool in the fight against colon cancer. There is an easier way: Cologuard is a non-invasive, effective, and affordable ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you're having a colonoscopy: What to expect

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 ...