Janae Pettit told Newsweek: "I feel pretty certain it would have turned into something much worse." ...

In the days leading up to your colonoscopy, you may want to eat and avoid certain foods to ensure the procedure is as effective as possible.

If you're between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

A Pryor family physician diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after delaying a routine colonoscopy is urging others not ...

Just the word "colonoscopy" strikes fear in the hearts of many. But regardless of the perception, a colonoscopy is an important and routine screening examination for people over age 45. For people who ...

Colonoscopy prep may cause symptoms of indigestion and heartburn. The choice of prep, dosing schedule, and food and drink a person consumes may help manage the uncomfortable side effects. Colonoscopy ...

Taking laxatives is an important step in preparing for a colonoscopy. Laxatives help empty the bowels so a doctor can examine the colon thoroughly. If a person forgets to take the laxative, they may ...

Even if you've never had a colonoscopy, you may have heard about them. The prep work probably got your attention. It involves cleaning out your bowels with a laxative drink the night before. It ...

A colonoscopy lets doctors see inside your large intestine, which includes your rectum and colon. This procedure involves inserting a colonoscope (a long, lighted tube with an attached camera) into ...