Colonoscopies are booming, but the economics are getting complicated. As colorectal cancer rates climb and updated screening guidelines add millions of newly eligible patients, ASCs are racing to meet ...

Colonoscopy is becoming a crucial tool in preventative healthcare, with recent medical guidelines urging individuals to consider earlier screenings due to a rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...

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Colon cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. However, most people don’t know when or how often to get screened. A new survey by MedStar Health found 79% of people don’t ...

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 ...