8 Things Doctors Want You to Know Before Your Colonoscopy

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make it easier.
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What Conditions Can a Colonoscopy Detect?

Colonoscopy is a common procedure that’s used to diagnose and monitor conditions affecting your colon and rectum. It can be used to detect conditions like colorectal cancers and precancers, IBD, and ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...
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Doctors Reveal The 5 Things You Should Do Before A Colonoscopy

There will probably never be a TV reality show on how to survive colonoscopy prep, but before enduring my first one, I was pretty convinced there needed to be. I kept hearing from family and friends ...
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Is Colonoscopy Still the Gold Standard for Colon Cancer Screening?

Most people should get screened for colorectal cancer starting at age 45. Cells in the large intestine can form polyps, which may turn into cancer over time. Detecting these polyps early means you ...
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Robotic Colonoscopy System Poised for the Clinic

A first-in-human trial of a robotic colonoscopy shows the system can perform all functions of a colonoscope with promising ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you're having a colonoscopy: What to expect

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...