Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor Sherrie Page Guyer writes.

In this Avera Medical Minute, Avera gastroenterologist Nicholas Daane explains what you can expect once you complete your colonoscopy.

Learn why colonoscopy screening starting at 45 can find and remove polyps early, reduce colorectal cancer risk, and ease ...

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

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 ...

Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn when to start screening and recognize key symptoms to protect yourself.

There are various tests available for screening for colorectal cancer, including virtual colonoscopy (also known as CT colonography), a less invasive procedure than traditional colonoscopy.

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?

An 85-year-old Central Georgia man said early detection and a minimally invasive procedure helped treat his tumor. Macon surgeon Sam Atallah developed the procedure.

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.

How to prep for your colonoscopy during colorectal cancer awareness month plus more health and wellness tips from this week.

For one Rockford resident, a routine check-up led to an unexpected, life-saving intervention.