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Colonoscopy, cancer prevention, and the new arithmetic of benefit

For more than two decades, colonoscopy has been promoted as the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening. Policy makers ...
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Want to skip your colonoscopy? Scientists back strange alternative

Most Americans hear "colorectal cancer screening" and think "colonoscopy" -- the unpleasant cleanse, the snakelike scope, the wobbly ride home. It's a process that's undeniably inconvenient, yet one ...
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Is your colonoscopy covered by insurance?

Your health insurance will typically cover a colonoscopy in full, provided it’s a screening and you meet certain eligibility ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: So you’re having a colonoscopy: What to expect

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 ...

3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the ...
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Failure to complete colonoscopy after positive stool test ‘markedly’ increased CRC risk

Individuals who do not complete followup colonoscopy after a positive stool test could be at substantially higher risk for ...