Colon cancer doesn’t always announce itself early, and that’s exactly why screening matters so much.A colonoscopy isn’t just a test that finds cancer; it can actually prevent it ...

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

You may need a colonoscopy before age 45 if you have colon cancer symptoms or want to diagnose a gastrointestinal condition.

Gabriella Parker, 25, has experienced digestive health issues since childhood. When she was 21, she had a colonoscopy for the first time. Having a colonoscopy served as the wake-up call she needed to ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colorectal cancer screening rates among Mexican American men lag significantly behind other groups at just 46%, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to ...

How a dreaded medical chore is getting a longevity rebrand.

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the coverage ...

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 ...