March is colorectal cancer awareness month and while we all know how important colonoscopies are when it comes to early cancer detection, let’s face it – no one looks forward to getting one. From the ...

The early stages of colon cancer show no symptoms. When symptoms appear, it is usually in an advanced stage and possibly spreading to other parts of the body, which is why getting the recommended ...

A survey conducted by the Colon Cancer Alliance suggests a large majority of Americans over the age of 50 avoid undergoing colonoscopies due to fear, according to a news release. • Six out of 10 ...

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer. A colonoscopy can help spot the disease early and a local doctor has tips to make the process easier. JoAnn Vanderslice turned 50 ...

Doctor's recommendations and family history are key drivers for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, while fear of colonoscopy and screening cost remain significant barriers, according to BGI Genomics' ...

PLANO, Texas (AP) _ When oncology nurse Audrey Thompson invites her friends to a party, she often dares them to bare their bottoms. On a recent Saturday, a dozen or so of her co-workers took the ...

Colorectal cancer is among the most common and deadly forms of cancer. But if detected early with a colonoscopy, the risk of getting colon cancer is reduced by 70 percent, making it one of the easiest ...

I still vividly remember my feelings when my doctor asked me to undertake a colonoscopy examination. As I learned more about the examination and preparation procedures, I started feeling embarrassed ...