Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a …

Jun 27, 2025 · Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for detecting and removing colon polyps before they have a chance to turn into colon cancer. But for the test to work as it should, your colon must be …

Jan 22, 2025 · Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.

Jul 18, 2025 · Common diagnostic procedures include: Biopsy A biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of tissue for testing in a lab. For colon cancer, the tissue sample often is collected during a …

Dec 6, 2023 · There's no upper age limit for colon cancer screening. But most medical organizations in the United States agree that the benefits of screening decline after age 75 for most people and …

Jan 27, 2025 · This study teaches us that colonoscopies work quite well when performed, and that we still have work to do to make colonoscopy more accessible so that more people benefit from screening.

Apparently it’s not a good idea to do a colonoscopy if one has inflammation in the colon. So I’m nervous about the dr blowing air in there in case it cause something to happen since the colon would slightly …

Apr 14, 2025 · A polypectomy happens during your colonoscopy. Your doctor uses special tools to cut away and take out polyps from inside your colon. If your cancer is contained within a polyp, removing …

Aug 20, 2025 · A follow-up colonoscopy is needed to identify the polyp and potentially remove it. If you have more questions, talk with your healthcare team about screening options for colorectal cancer at …

Jan 21, 2025 · Hi Leah, In 2016 I had a mass about 1 inch above the cecum. It was found on my first screening colonoscopy. I had no symptoms, so it was quite a shock. Fortunately, it was stage 1 with …