ROACH: I am a 79-year-old female who is currently on biannual infusions for osteoporosis and high cholesterol. In 2018, I was diagnosed with Lynch syndrome with an MSH6 deviation. The genetic testing ...

Dear Doctor: What are the risks of a colonoscopy? Based on what I know about the procedure, it seems entirely likely that the colon could be damaged. Dear Reader: Many people share your concerns, ...

A colonoscopy is a telescopic and visual examination of the colon and rectum. It helps doctors detect abnormalities in the bowel, including signs of colorectal cancer. More than 15 million colonoscopy ...

Social determinants of health are associated with colonoscopy noncompletion in a Medicaid patient population at the Providence Community Health Centers. Objectives: Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening ...

Colonoscopy cost The cost of a colonoscopy can vary greatly, but it is typically in the range of several thousand dollars. It may cost more if the doctor needs to remove an area of abnormal tissue.