Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it’s a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind you.

A colonoscopy recently revealed colon polyps — and a recommendation for another colonoscopy in three years. My younger sister’s colonoscopy yielded similar results. Neither of us seems to have many, ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness month. According to a study published in January 2026 by the Journal of American Medical Association, colorectal cancer is now t ...

Doctors say rising colorectal cancer cases in younger adults highlight the importance of recognizing symptoms and understanding individual risk factors.

If you’re busy during the week, now you can schedule your colonoscopy on a Saturday. In recognition of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Jefferson Health is making colonoscopies available every Saturday ...

New research suggests that the presence of high-risk colon polyps at screening colonoscopy is significantly associated with an increased risk for death from hepatobiliary cancer. Researchers conducted ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Polyps in the colon and rectum (together called colorectal polyps) are common in people over age 50. They are usually ...

Terry Crews is advocating for colon cancer awareness and prevention. The "America's Got Talent" host teamed up with Lead From Behind in collaboration with the Colorectal Cancer Alliance to create a ...

Colon cancer in people under 50 years of age is on the rise. According to a new study published in January by the Journal of American Medical ...

When Bexar County Precinct 1 Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores received a colon cancer diagnosis in late 2024, it came as a ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...