Colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early—and FIT tests make screening easier than ever with a simple at‑home ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

When I got the call that my 65-year-old father was in the hospital, I wasn’t overly concerned. Despite spending years of my childhood plagued with gastrointestinal issues he was generally healthy.

Kevin Cunningham's grandfather died at age 43 from colorectal cancer. Cunningham's mother was just 3. Because of this family history, Cunningham, now 40, had his first colonoscopy at 30. His ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends adults 45 to 75 years old get colorectal cancer screenings. Most people need ...

A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy – and the steps required to get one – can cause a spike of anxiety.

(BPT) - Recently, Minnesotans have been receiving unsolicited, unrequested at-home colon cancer screening kits from health insurers, without a doctor's input. If you received one in the mail, you ...

If the too-good-to-be-true filter in your brain isn’t quite working the way it should, this may sound like the perfect alternative to the often-dreaded colonoscopy — at-home stool sample tests you ...

At-home colon screening tests are increasing in popularity, but health experts recommend that they not be used as a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

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