Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Key Takeaways Colonoscopy prep is complete when your poop is light yellow without dark particles. If your stool isn't the right color after completing the ...

Blood in the toilet is among the most common signs of early-onset colon cancer, followed by abdominal pain and changes in ...

It can indicate a more advanced stage of the disease or can be a sign of a different medical condition.

It's increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in men and women. It refers to cancerous cells developing ...

A recent study found that patients who had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) but didn’t follow through with a colonoscopy had a fourfold higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

Q: My doctor always encourages me to do a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. But I have friends who just do a stool test at home, which seems easier. Why should I go through the hassle of a ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...