Colonoscopies are vital for preventing colon cancer and diagnosing other GI conditions. A dietitian prepares flavorful clear ...

Colonoscopy” and “cool” are rarely uttered in the same sentence.Yet, Shikha Jain, MD, FACP, associate professor of medicine ...

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 ...

"Having these symptoms doesn't mean you have cancer," said MedStar Health gastroenterologist Dana Sloane, MD. "Colorectal cancer does not always cause symptoms. Appropriate screening is critical for ...

You already know how important it is to get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45, and the recent tragic passing ...

A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.

Colorectal cancer now affects younger adults, says a local gastroenterologist, raising awareness for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Colonoscopies are a regular part of routine care for people with Crohn’s disease. Use these tips to make colonoscopy prep ...

Five years ago, Jim Gillespie learned he had colon cancer, a diagnosis he said came after noticing symptoms that told him ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among individuals aged younger than 50 years, and incidence continues to rise.

Colonoscopy billing can be very complex, hinging on distinctions between screening and diagnostic intent. A single ICD-10 code, CPT selection or missing modifier can shift a procedure from fully ...

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month and here with more on colon cancer screening is Dr. Mara Posner from Southwest Medical, part of Optum. Let’s start with the basics. What is colon cancer?