A study reveals that colonoscopies reduce the incidence of colon cancer, but had little impact on mortality rates.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A colonoscopy, which involves using a flexible tube with a tiny camera to examine the colon, is effective at detecting and ...

A single screening colonoscopy reduced colorectal cancer incidence by roughly 30% over 13 years — a meaningful improvement over earlier findings — but failed to produce a statistically significant ...

Matthew Ng, MD, with The George Washington University Hospital and Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center discusses colorectal ...

For more than two decades, colonoscopy has been promoted as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Policy makers ...

Colon cancer is a highly preventable type of cancer, but to prevent it, it’s necessary to complete the screening test, ...

Learn the risk factors, symptoms and screening options tied to colorectal cancer as cases continue rising among younger ...

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make it easier.

FOX CHASE, Pa. (WPVI) -- The death of actress Kirstie Alley has put a spotlight on colon cancer, the third most common cancer among American adults. Alley apparently didn't learn of her cancer until ...

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.