Not everyone needs an early colonoscopy, but everyone should be aware of the signs, symptoms and benefits of screening for colorectal cancer.

These are non-invasive, effective, and affordable ways for adults over 45-years-old to prevent colon problems down the road. This type of test screens for cancer by checking the stool for blood ...

The age for colon screening was recently lowered from 50 to 45 because diagnoses are being seen more often. However, Richins says you can have colon problems at a much younger age.

The pre-colonoscopy liquid diet is unnecessary and harder on the patient.

A colonoscopy is a procedure that looks inside the colon, using a long, flexible tube with a camera called a colonoscope. It is used to screen for colon cancer and other colon problems.

Some Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage may cover the cost of colonoscopy prep kits. However, private insurance companies administer these plans, so the ...