Your family history can be a major indicator of how healthy you are—and when it comes to colon cancer, that's no exception. If you have a parent, sibling, or child who has been diagnosed with colon cancer you are more likely to get it. For this reason, a colonoscopy can be recommended or suggested. [...]

You made it through your colonoscopy – maybe you were a little nervous going in, but it’s done. You followed all the instructions, survived the prep  – yes, we know, definitely the worst part – and now you’re wondering what tomorrow holds. Will you bounce back right away? Or is the day after a [...]

Let’s face it — the word “colonoscopy” alone is enough to make most people squirm. It’s one of those things we know we should get around to when the time comes, but we never actually think about what doctor does colonoscopy. That’s a different story. The good news is, it won't feel quite so scary [...]

When it’s time to get a colonoscopy, you probably have a lot of questions: Why do you need this test? What are the risks and benefits? And one of the first may be: Who is actually going to do this thing? A colonoscopy is not your average routine check-up. It’s a medical task that demands training, [...]

Let’s face it — very few individuals jump at the idea of scheduling a first colonoscopy appointment. But just as with flossing or getting a flu vaccination, this screening is one of those mature adult things worth doing properly. This is an essential part of staying healthy, especially as you age into your 40s and [...]

When you’re told you should have a colonoscopy, you likely have a lot of questions, and one of the first might be, “Who is going to do this thing?” It’s a reasonable question. A colonoscopy is not just a routine check-up. It is a medical procedure that requires training, finesse , and good bedside manner. So, if [...]