Colonoscopy
Sort by:
- My First ColonoscopyMaybe it wasn't blood, might have been cherry soda or spaghetti sauce.
- Virtual CT Improves Screening Rates for Colon CancerAlthough colonoscopy is more accurate than virtual CT colonography, patients are significantly less likely to accept an invitation to undergo colonoscopy.
- My Colonoscopy: Everything was Okay in the EndA personal account of preparing for a colonoscopy, experiencing the procedure and what happened afterwards.
- Surviving My FIrst Colonoscopy at Age 39A description of my first colonoscopy, performed while still in my 30's.
- Dogs as an Alternative to Colonoscopy to Detect Colon CancerCan man's best friend with his unique sense of smell diagnose colon cancer? Find out how accurate dogs are at detecting cancer - and how they do it.
Preparing for Your First ColonoscopyYour doctor finally has said those dreaded words, "You have to have a colonoscopy." Here is a guide preparing for your first colonoscopy.- The Cockroach Colonoscopy: An Urban Legend or Reality?Was a cockroach really found in a woman's colon during a colonoscopy, or is this another urban legend involving the creepy critters?
- Two New DNA Tests Hold Promising Future for Reduction of Colon Cancer and ColonoscopiesFor those fifty years of age and older, for whom colonoscopies are regularly recommended, there is good news on the horizon.
Preparing for a Colonoscopy: Getting Through the Worst PartHere are some practical tips to making it easier for you to drink the many glasses of yukky, salty solution needed to clean out your colon before a colonoscopy, from a colon cancer survivor who has done this way too many times!
So You're Having a Colonoscopy? How to Get Ready and Prepare for the Big Day with Your Doctor, Gastroenterologist and Movi-PrepWhen you and your doctor discuss "colonoscopy", you're in for a preparation period unlike other medical procedures. A lighter look at what awaits you with your doctor, gastroenterologist, anesthesiologist and even a prescription called Movi-Prep.- Should a Non-Specialist Do Your Colonoscopy Screening?Gastroenterologists have traditionally performed screening colonoscopies on patients, but now some general surgeons do them too. Find out why it's safer to have a screening colonoscopy done by a gastroenterologist.
- Stool Blood Test May Be More Cost Effective Than a ColonoscopyAn occult blood test of the stool may be more cost effective than a colonscopy, especially if there is no history of cancer in your family. You should get one or the other. If more people were tested, more lives could be saved.
- Can Colon Cancer Be Prevented with Routine Colonoscopies?Can colon cancer be prevented with timely colonoscopies? After all, the colonoscopy is a marvel of medical technology that allows physicians to detect precancerous growths in the large colon called polyps.
- Colon Cancer in People Who Didn't Have Routine ColonoscopyColonoscopies to screen for colon cancer are recommended every 10 years beginning at age 50 for people at average risk for this disease, the second-leading U.S. cancer killer of men and women combined.
- An Easier Bowel Prep for ColonoscopyAre you putting off colonoscopy screening because you're afraid of the bowel prep? There a new colonoscopy prep that's easier to tolerate. Get the full story.
- Are Colonoscopies Safe?Colonoscopies are one of the best ways to screen for colon cancer - but are they really safe? Find out what the chances are of experiencing a complication from a colonoscopy.
Colonoscopy, It's PersonalA colonoscopy is a safe procedure that examines the lining of your lower intestinal tract called the colon and large intestine.
Colonoscopy PoemI was diagnosed with IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) about 10 years ago. Nobody likes to talk about this stuff, including me, but here is a poem about having a colonoscopy.
Preparing for a ColonoscopyWhen you hear the word colonoscopy, makes most of us cringe. Yet, having a colonoscopy is a necessary exam. Below is a first-hand experience of a colonoscopy prep and exam. Hopefully this will eliminate some of your fears regarding an upcoming procedure.- Obama's Virtual ColonoscopySo, it is good to know that Barack Obama checked out o.k. on his first yearly physical as President of the United States. But I thought the most interesting thing that came out of the exam is what they did...and what it means for the rest of us.
- President Obama's Colonoscopy Successful, Say DocsA Medicare oversight board ruled in May 2009 that CT colonoscopy cannot be covered by Medicare insurance. But further Medicare cuts could help pay for the President's new, revised health care bill.
- Why I Chose Colonoscopy Without Sedation or AnesthesiaWould you get a colonoscopy without anesthesia? Here is why I did - and what I experienced.
- Choosing Between Colon Cancer Screening TestsAn overview of the pros and cons of the various colon cancer screening tests.
- Be Sure to Have a Colonoscopy Every Five YearsA colonoscopy requires the patient to follow specific directions the day before and the day of the procedure. Intestinal cleansing allows the doctor to visualize any abnormalities. It should not be feared as new techniques have made it more comfortable.
Fear of a Colonoscopy Procedure Shouldn't Hold You BackMany men avoid their recommended colonoscopy due to fear of the procedure. The benefits of an exam are substantial and the procedure isn't nearly as bad as many imagine.- Five Ways to Prepare for a ColonoscopyThe official preparation for a colonoscopy can be daunting and unpleasant. Here are five ways to prepare for the prep to make it easier.
What is a Colonoscopy Like?Wondering what to expect during a colonoscopy? This article might help you.
Colonoscopy: New Studies Suggest that Morning Exams Find More PolypsReview of studies that show colonoscopies performed in the morning are more likely to result in polyp detection (and thus cancer detection) than those performed in the afternoon.- Considering a Colonoscopy Without Sedation?From prep to finish my experience of a successful drug-free colonoscopy with tips and tricks on doing it without the aid of medication.
- Yoga to Relieve Gas Pain from a Colonoscopy, IBS or OvereatingInstructions for three yoga poses that relieve the gas pain caused by a colonoscopy, IBS or overeating. Directions for cat-cow, abdominal massage, and wind relieving poses, and links to yoga videos that demonstrate poses.
- How a Colonoscopy is DoneHere is a look at how a colonoscopy is done as an outpatient medical procedure.
- Preparing for a ColonoscopyA look at how to prepare for a colonoscopy procedure.
- Is a Screening Colonosopy Necessary After the Age of Seventy?A screening colonoscopy is important for detecting early colon polyps and cancer, but at what age should you stop getting them? Find out what a new study shows.
- Colonoscopy: It May Be a Pain but It's Still Worth Getting DoneGetting a colonoscopy is no picnic, that's for sure, but it's still necessary if you want to save yor life.
- The New Virtual Colonoscopy: Medicare and Medicaid Won't PayThis article is about the new virtual colonoscopy and the fact that Medicare and Medicaid won't pay for it.
- Prep for a Colonoscopy?It's not fun but the end results might be vital to your health.
- CBS Cares Colonoscopy SweepstakesCBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes. Find the link to the website, and enter for your chance to win a free colonoscopy! Win a flight to New York and three night stay at a luxury suite.
- What is a Colonoscopy? Its Indications and Possible ComplicationsColon cancer is one of the most common cancer in the USA. However it is highly preventable. One of the tools physicians have for early detection is a colonoscopy.
- What to Expect with a ColonoscopyI wrote this so those of you nervous or anxious about your upcoming colonoscopy will feel not so nervous.
- Colonoscopy: What to ExpectInformation about colonoscopy and what to expect during this procedure.
