Intermountain Health is doubling its efforts in a unique community colorectal cancer public awareness campaign called, “Let’s Get to the Bottom of Colon Cancer.” Intermountain has two giant inflatable ...

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in America. It's not deadly because it's particularly hard to treat or because oncologists are bad at spotting it. In large part, it's because people aren't ...

March isn't just for the luck of the Irish, and you don't want to depend on that luck when it comes to your stool: it's Colorectal Cancer Awareness ...

Advocating for your health. March is Colorectal Cancer Month and Presbyterian Healthcare Services is reminding people to check in with their colon health. First, getting screened can help diagnose an ...

Certain healthy habits, such as increased exercise and well-rounded nutrition, can decrease your risk of colon cancer. But it’s still important to get regular screenings and recognize the warning ...

WASHINGTON — How old is too old for a colonoscopy? A surprising number of people older than 75 haven’t ever been screened for colon cancer — and researchers reported recently that it’s not too late ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Why Do People Get a Colonoscopy for Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative colitis is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation and sores to form in the large intestine and rectum. It ...

The American Cancer Society estimates more than 153,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer this year making it one of the most common cancers in both men and women. March is National ...