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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Sponsored by The Baton Rouge Clinic A colonoscopy might not be a favorite topic of conversation, but it’s one of the most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hiraman / Getty Images It’s been frequently reported that colorectal cancer rates are increasing in young people in the United ...

Whether you have a colonoscopy coming up or you’re thinking about scheduling your decennial visit, you may be dreading the mandatory clear liquid diet before your appointment. Fortunately, registered ...

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, a healthcare provider inserts a flexible tube with a camera ...

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 ...

DETROIT – Let’s be honest: no one wants to have a colonoscopy, but it is not only recommended; it can also be life-saving. One of the biggest problems with a colonoscopy is that it is simply ...

You need to follow a special diet and may take laxatives to clean out your bowel before a colonoscopy. Drink plenty of clear ...

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 ...