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 ...

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla., are testing the next generation of “virtual biopsy” colonoscopy probes and are determining if it might soon be possible to use such a device to ...

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. The purpose of a colonoscopy is to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A friend of mine passed away recently after receiving a colon cancer diagnosis. Who is at risk for this cancer, and should I be screened? ANSWER: Colorectal cancer includes colon and ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. — Doctors at the Mayo Clinic are offering a new way for patients to be tested for colon cancer. The Star Tribune reports officials announced Monday the Rochester clinic will be the ...

Researchers at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., have developed a new skills assessment tool for colonoscopy trainees, published in the Dec. 2010 issue of GIE: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, according to ...