Dr. Greaves shared her insights on why colonoscopies matter, how screening recommendations have evolved, and what steps individuals can take to protect their health. “Colonoscopies are both diagnostic ...

Learn about the importance of early detection in preventing colorectal cancer, especially after the age of 45. Find out about ...

Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

2. Eat a healthy diet – Eating more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains while cutting back on red and processed meats can lower your risk of colorectal cancer. 3. Stay active – Regular exercise is ...

“Most patients with colorectal cancer are asymptomatic,” Claassen said. “However, patients, particularly younger patients ...

You don’t get colon cancer during your 30s or 40s, right? Wrong. Rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger generations show otherwise. This was brought home when actor James Van Der Beek died ...

After her own diagnosis under 50, Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores partnered with University Health for Colon Cancer Awareness Month events urging San Antonians 45 and older and those at higher risk to ...

Any blood in the stool—whether bright red, maroon, or black and tarry—should prompt immediate medical attention. For cases of left-sided colon cancer, blood in the stool is often one of the first ...

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

New research has found that at-home gut microbiome tests lack standardization, resulting in different results from the same ...

If a blue-and-white box has arrived at your door, you’re not alone. Millions of adults across the U.S. now receive a use-at-home colorectal cancer screening test through their health insurance or ...