Women in Iowa have the highest incidence of colorectal cancer in the nation. As an oncology nurse, I've pulled every trick out of my hat to convince friends, family, patients and anyone within earshot ...

Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a reminder that taking care of ourselves isn’t a weakness, but it’s a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . PHILADELPHIA — Adenoma detection rates in patients undergoing colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening were ...

A simple, cheaper exam of just the lower part of the bowel can cut the risk of developing colon cancer or dying of the disease, a large federal study finds. Many doctors recommend a more complete test ...

Patients who undergo colon screenings might breathe a little easier now that U.S. regulators have approved a pill containing two cameras. The PillCam Colon is minimally invasive and runs on batteries, ...

The survey results reveal strong enthusiasm for blood-based screening options among adults aged 45 and older, the group ...

What Are At-Home Colon Cancer Tests? The gold standard screening test for cancer in your colon or rectum, colorectal cancer, is a colonoscopy. This is done at a doctor's office under sedation, after a ...