Colon Cancer

New Diabetes Drugs Can Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer
Colon Cancer

New Diabetes Drugs Can Reduce Risk of Colon Cancer

Chris Iliades, MD | April 11, 2024

Trulicity, Ozempic, Victoza, and Rybelsus…you’ve probably heard of at least a few of these brand-name drugs on TV. They’re a…

Alternatives to Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Alternatives to Colonoscopy

Robert Bresalier, MD | August 23, 2023

Colon cancer screening guidelines from the US Preventive Services Taskforce, the American Cancer Society and gastroenterology organizations call for most…

Don’t Mess Up Your Colonoscopy! My Secret for More Effective—and Gentler—Prep
Colon Cancer

Don’t Mess Up Your Colonoscopy! My Secret for More Effective—and Gentler—Prep

August 12, 2019

The typical bowel prep for colonoscopy is often inadequate, which can make the test less accurate. Tips for more successful—and gentler—prep here…

Could Calcium Supplements Lead to Colon Cancer?
Colon Cancer

Could Calcium Supplements Lead to Colon Cancer?

Seth D. Crockett, MD, MPH | June 21, 2018

If you’re loading up on calcium to safeguard bone density, know this: Those supplements could be causing precancerous polyps.

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Secrets to Getting the Best Colonoscopy

Douglas K. Rex, MD | September 16, 2015

Not all procedures give the same level of protection... If you’re age 50 or older, chances are you’ve had a…

Avoid an Unnecessary Colonoscopy
Colon Cancer

Avoid an Unnecessary Colonoscopy

Gottumukkala Raju, MD | November 24, 2014

Should you really be getting colonoscopies more often than the United States elects a new president? Frequent colonoscopies may be…

Natural Colonoscopy Prep
Colon Cancer

Natural Colonoscopy Prep

Leo Galland, MD | February 4, 2014

I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t hate preparing for a colonoscopy. Typical doctor’s orders let us drink only…

Many Colonoscopies Are Unnecessary
Colon Cancer

Many Colonoscopies Are Unnecessary

Kristin Sheffield, PhD | May 17, 2013

Did you have a screening colonoscopy less than 10 years ago, with perfectly normal results? Or are you over the…