If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

When caught early, colorectal cancer is easily treated and has a survival rate of over 90%. At the same time, it is the cancer that people really don’t want to talk about — even with their doctor.

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A study finds that use of virtual colonoscopy, a non-invasive way of scanning the colon for potentially cancerous growths, is on the rise. That’s a bit of a surprise, given that not all medical ...

Medicare only covers virtual colonoscopies, or CT colonoscopies, in rare cases where a traditional colonoscopy is not possible. Coverage may also only be available to check for or diagnose certain ...