Doctors can provide alternative forms of screening for colon and rectal cancer but sometimes have a good reason to stick with ...

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript. Bowel preparations for colonoscopy vary with respect to their efficacy, tolerability and safety. Selecting the most ...

Novel chemical compounds from a fungus could provide new perspectives for treating colorectal cancer, one of the most common and deadliest cancers worldwide. Researchers have reported on the isolation ...

It’s good news in the fight against colorectal cancer: A new test can detect the disease with a simple blood draw. But don’t ...

As major gastroenterology organizations have recently made changes to guidelines regarding the quality indicators surrounding colonoscopy, gastroenterologists are reconsidering how they can keep up ...

Some patients pay out of pocket for colonoscopy prep, according to a recent study, and many leaders are concerned about how that could affect screening volumes. Gastroenterologist Eric Shah, MD, at ...

Delays in cancer registration probably led to a major underestimation of the effectiveness of screening colonoscopy in ...

I used Infacol before her feed as it helped her pass wind and it was the time of day she coped with it best. Since using it she seems less distressed and relaxes when feeding instead of her usual ...

Doctors often remove them during a colonoscopy because they can sometimes become cancerous. An adenoma is a type of polyp — a small cluster of cells that can form on the lining of various organs ...

Text Callout : Key Takeaways: How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy A colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety, but don't worry. Understanding the health ...

If no polyps or cancers are found, the average patient can wait 10 years before having another colonoscopy. Fecal tests can be done at home. Patients collect a stool sample and mail it to or drop ...