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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

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 ...
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Doctor reveals what really happens when you're out for a colonoscopy and it's 'bad news'

While going for a colonoscopy might not be a particularly glamorous part of your day, a recent viral trend has seen people ...
Medscape

Lifestyle Changes After Colonoscopy May Lower CRC Risk

Individuals who adopted a healthier lifestyle after their first screening colonoscopy had a lower risk for both colorectal cancer (CRC) and major chronic diseases. Previous research has shown that ...
Healio

Colonoscopy rescreening could be extended for those with negative results, low CRC risk

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Negative colonoscopy screening results were linked to lower long-term CRC incidence and mortality. These ...
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Here's How Often You Should Get a Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure performed to inspect the inside of the rectum and colon (large intestine). During a colonoscopy, a healthcare provider inserts a flexible tube with a camera ...
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The evolution of colonoscopy: The past, present and future of GI’s mainstay procedure

Colonoscopy is at the heart of gastroenterology. It is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool and it has become the central figure in the crusade against colorectal cancer. Seven gastroenterologists ...