Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD.

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...

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

Wondering what to eat the week before your colonoscopy? This meal plan can help. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD This 7-day plan is set at 1,800 calories per day, with modifications for 1 ...

(BPT) - Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off? Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the ...

Colonoscopies are preventable, treatable, and beatable – if caught early, according to gastroenterologist Dr. E. Marcus ...