Colon cancer in men occurs as a result of normal cells transforming to abnormal ones. In a perfect world the right side of the colon absorbs water, sodium and soluble wastes and the left side of the ...

The devastating statistics about deaths from colon cancer have put the spotlight on a dreaded disease, which, today, could be ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

More men are getting colonoscopies to screen for cancer since the Affordable Care Act reduced how much Medicare beneficiaries pay out of pocket for the preventive tests, a recent study found. The ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the U.S. according to the American Cancer Society. This year, more than 106,000 new ...

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Rest, rehydrate, eat lightly, and watch out for any unusual pain or bleeding after your colonoscopy procedure. Colonoscopy recovery is usually quick, with most people resuming normal activity the next ...

Colonoscopy cost The cost of a colonoscopy can vary greatly, but it is typically in the range of several thousand dollars. It may cost more if the doctor needs to remove an area of abnormal tissue.