Post-polypectomy colonoscopy surveillance is widely implemented to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality, yet increasing evidence raises concerns about whether current strategies are ...

Among individuals with a positive fecal immunochemical test (FIT) result, colonoscopy delays of more than 3 months and up to 24 months were not associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer ...

A long-term study has examined how a colonoscopy affects the risk of colon cancer and the mortality risk in the event of a colon cancer diagnosis over the long term. The results are surprising. Colon ...

About The Study: Adults 75 years of age or older with adenoma at prior colonoscopy were more likely to experience subsequent colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC death compared with those without adenoma, ...

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make the test and the colonoscopy prep easier.

A recent study found that patients who had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) but didn’t follow through with a colonoscopy had a fourfold higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A computer-aided detection system improved adenoma detection rate and had higher adenomas per colonoscopy among ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways Colorectal cancer screening is crucial for early detection and prevention, with ...

A new study conducted by gastroenterologists at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis indicates poor preparation by patients for a colonoscopy may lead to doctors missing ...

Analyzing the widening delta between algorithmic polyp tracking and actual reductions in interval colorectal cancer ...

Corrections and clarifications: This story was updated to accurately attribute quotes to Dr. Svetang Desai. Should you be worried about colonoscopy complications? If you've been keeping up with some ...