DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a Cologuard test and was told that there is blood in my stool. My doctor tried to do a colonoscopy, but told me he was unable to complete it due to my colon being very twisted.

A traditional colonoscopy uses a device called a colonoscope to look inside the colon and rectum. A virtual colonoscopy is an alternative test that uses a CT scanner instead of a colonoscope. This may ...

A virtual colonoscopy, also known as CT colonography, is a quick (10 to 20 minute), minimally invasive test that does not require sedation. Using X-rays and advanced imaging, the test creates detailed ...

A study finds that use of virtual colonoscopy, a non-invasive way of scanning the colon for potentially cancerous growths, is on the rise.more That’s a bit of a surprise, given that not all medical ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

Several at-home options for colon cancer screening are available. If any of these tests are positive, a doctor will recommend a colonoscopy for further analysis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

Katie Couric is braver than I am. As part of Colon Cancer Awareness Month, she demonstrated on the Today Show new medical technology that may make it easier for doctors to find Colon Cancer. It's ...

For many Americans, fear of colonoscopy remains a major barrier to colorectal cancer screening, even as doctors stress that early detection can save lives. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, ...

Colorectal cancer deaths are declining, but shocking regional, racial and ethnic disparities remain. According to the American Cancer Society, Latinos in the United States are more likely to die from ...

Maintaining good colon health is essential for overall well-being and can significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. “While some risk factors may be out of your control, doing what you can to ...

Medicare only covers virtual colonoscopies, or CT colonoscopies, in rare cases where a traditional colonoscopy is not possible. Coverage may also only be available to check for or diagnose certain ...