Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the preparation, contact your doctor. Follow a clear liquid ...

When someone is diagnosed with colorectal cancer—which includes both colon and rectal cancers—many people immediately think "surgery." And it's true that surgery plays a central role in treatment for ...

I’ve had many colonoscopies over the last two decades, so here are my tips for preparing for and going through the procedure. It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Colorectal cancer is our country's ...

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 ...

According to Mark Baumel, MD, MS, president and CEO of Colon Health Centers of America, colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer if detected early yet it remains the ...

Symptoms that include abdominal pain, bloating, and constipation have led to two colonoscopies and more digestive health adventures in my life. But simple daily changes are making a difference. It ...