"Colonoscopy is considered the gold-standard when screening for colorectal cancer," says gastroenterologist Dr. Brian McGee, MD. "It’s a safe procedure that is the only cancer screening tool that can ...

Split up the prep: A doctor may recommend taking the first half of the dose the day before the procedure and the second half three to eight hours before the procedure. Sip the drink: Doctors may ...

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. Resize. Listen (1 min) ...

Gabriella Parker had a colonoscopy at 21 despite the recommended age being 45. She made some radical changes in her life to feel better.