Getting a colonoscopy? Here's what to eat before, what happens during and what recovery is like.

Who needs a colonoscopy before 45? Here's what doctors say about screening, insurance and cost.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorectal cancer is preventable and 'highly treatable' if detected early, according to the National Cancer Institute.Photograph: ...

Can you get a colonoscopy before 45? Here's when early screening may be necessary.

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 ...

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 ...

Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

What's causing the rise is unknown. Many theories point to lifestyle causes such as increased weight, eating more ultra-processed foods and excessive alcohol use A survey released in March showed that ...