During a colonoscopy, if a doctor finds any polyps — abnormal growths that can sometimes turn cancerous — they typically ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Gabriella Parker, 25, has experienced digestive health issues since childhood. When she was 21, she had a colonoscopy for the first time. Having a colonoscopy served as the wake-up call she needed to ...
I recently underwent colon surgery at Danbury Hospital; a portion of colon was removed and it may be this surgery saved my life. I am forever grateful to all those who performed magnificently to make ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old female who is currently on biannual infusions for osteoporosis and high cholesterol. In 2018, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome with an MSH6 deviation. The genetic ...
(WJHL) Tory Lorimer shares her personal story of why having a colonoscopy at the recommended age of 45 saved her life. Lorimer tells us how she had a polyp the size of a peach. She says it was ...
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