This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make it easier.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to ...

Several procedures are available to screen and detect colorectal cancer, which affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. “Undergoing regular screening can lead to the detection of polyps, and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

Cases of colon cancer have risen in younger people by 2% per year since 2011. GI oncologist Dr. James Cleary shared common signs and symptoms to look out for. If you have two symptoms at the same time ...

Colorectal polyp detection and segmentation represent critical components in the early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer. Recent advances in deep learning have markedly enhanced the ...

A long-term study has examined how a colonoscopy affects the risk of colon cancer and the mortality risk in the event of a ...

Let's have a real talk about colon cancer screening, a topic most of us would rather not think about, but it could make a massive difference in your long-term health. If “colonoscopy” sounds scary, ...