Table 1. Screening for colorectal cancer and adenoma detection for average-risk women and men aged 50 years and older.

A barium enema is an x-ray exam of the large intestine (colon). How does one prepare for a barium enema exam? Two days before the exam, do not eat any fruits, nuts, peas, beans, coarse cereals or ...

This article explains the importance of testing for symptoms that may reveal a disease or condition that could lead to colon or rectal cancer. What is screening or surveillance? Many polyps and ...

Colorectal cancer – cancer of the colon and rectum – is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States for both men and women combined. The general population faces a lifetime ...