A pair of new studies examines two aspects of the colon cancer screening process: the preferences of patients and physicians for all currently available colorectal cancer screening options, and the ...

Health insurance companies send all kinds of things in the mail: brochures about benefits, branded items such as coasters and duffel bags, and reminders to get certain health tests done. Some have ...

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US, but early detection leads to a 91% five-year survival rate. Colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cancer killer for ...

Q: I just completed a colonoscopy. I was relieved that the gastroenterologist gave me a good bill of health, but I was disappointed that he said nothing about postprocedure recovery. When you use the ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.