This story was updated on Feb. 15 at 11:43 a.m. Karen Campbell teaches a Zumba dance class when she’s off her day job as a local television reporter. She loves to move and takes care of her health. So ...
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 ...
To prepare for your appointment, we encourage you to do the following: Fill out the registration forms below and bring them with you to your appointment. Review the patient instructions prior to your ...
A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...
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 ...