Lance Bass is taking his fans along with him as he has a colonoscopy. The pop star shared a photo of himself from a hospital bed, urging others to get screened too.

He asked the hospital what it charges for a diagnostic colonoscopy and was told he'd been sent a cost estimate through his online patient portal prior to the procedure.

Colonoscopy Prep Is Not as Bad as You Think ‘Jim Sollisch gives readers the impression that there has been a universal shift to a three-day bowel preparation for colonoscopies.

A colonoscopy for ulcerative colitis helps diagnose, monitor inflammation, and check for complications like ulcers or cancer in the colon.

Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but every year about 50 million people in the U.S. who qualify for a colonoscopy don't get it done, according to the American Cancer ...

In 2021, the recommended age for a colonoscopy for someone at average risk was lowered to 45 from 50, after data showed a 15% rise in people 40 to 49.

Endoscopy procedures for the digestive system—upper endoscopy and colonoscopy—are similar in that they require preparation and are usually done while the person is sedated. They are useful for ...

Colonoscopy Prep Is Worse Than IKEA It’s now a three-day process. Medical tests should become easier, not harder, with time. By Jim Sollisch Share ...

Before a colonoscopy, a person needs to drink a special solution to clear their bowels. Here, find tips for finishing it and a preparation timeline.

The Value of Colonoscopy ScreeningAs a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of ...

Before a colonoscopy, it’s important to follow any dietary instructions your doctor gives you so your bowels are fully prepped for the procedure. But did you know that what you eat after a ...

If you’ve been putting off a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. The fasting is uncomfortable, the prep is disagreeable, and the procedure itself requires you to be put to sleep. But colonoscopies ...