Last spring at my long-overdue, full-body exam, my doc did the mental math, and told me I was overdue for my screening colonoscopy. Really? I should go to another doctor who’s going to stick a long ...

The decrease was even more dramatic in rural parts of the U.S., according to a July 4 report from the American Journal of Managed Care. Historically, family physicians have performed colonoscopies in ...

Researchers report that the period between colonoscopies can be extended from 10 to 15 years for people with an initial negative screening and no family history of colorectal cancer. They said ...

Colorectal cancer now leads cancer deaths in adults under 50, with cases rising since 1995. Learn when to start screening and recognize key symptoms to protect yourself.

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: ...

Jan. 16 -- THURSDAY, Jan. 15 (HealthDay News) -- Colonoscopies performed by family doctors who are trained to conduct the procedure are safe, effective and meet standard quality guidelines for colon ...

Colonoscopies can be performed in ASCs or hospitals, but there are different considerations when deciding the best setting for the procedure. 1. GI facilities will see an average reimbursement ...

In June, at his doctor’s recommendation, Tom Contos of Chicago underwent a procedure that’s performed more than 15 million times a year in the United States: a colonoscopy. When the hospital charged ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A new study adds to evidence that people who get screened for colon cancer are less likely to end up dying of the disease. But it matters what doctor performs the test, ...