How to prepare for a colonoscopy – and what you can eat beforehand

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

Reasons you should get a colonoscopy earlier than recommended

An oncologist explains the situations when doctors recommend getting screened for colorectal cancer before age 45.
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At what age should you get a colonoscopy?

The recent death of the 48-year-old actor James Van Der Beek is again highlighting how colorectal cancer is increasingly killing younger people. Overall, cancer death rates in people younger than 50 ...
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Healthcheck: Easing your fears on getting a colonoscopy

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer. A colonoscopy can help spot the disease early and a local doctor has tips to make the process easier. JoAnn Vanderslice turned 50 ...

Column: Colonoscopies save lives. A box test could save more.

Experts estimate that two-thirds of colorectal cancer deaths could be prevented with routine screenings, nursing instructor ...