More than 100,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, according to estimations by the American Cancer Society (ACS). Medical professionals generally agree that getting a ...

Early detection can significantly reduce deaths from colorectal cancer. More good news: Our reporter figured out how to prep for his screening without spending $85 on a laxative. By Brian Vines One ...

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

Today, the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer (MSTFCRC) released updated guidelines for optimizing bowel preparation before colonoscopy, refining best practices from its 2014 ...

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women in the U.S. and the second leading cancer death cause worldwide. But there’s good news: It’s also one of the most ...