Q: I know that colonoscopies are more thorough than the at-home DNA stool test for colon cancer. But how much better? I have such a terrible time with anesthesia and gas. Both make me nauseated for ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2018, at age 86, I had a colonoscopy where some benign polyps were found. I was recommended to come back in three years for another colonoscopy, but in 2021, procedures were not ...
Regular colon cancer screenings can help find and treat the disease early. There are multiple alternatives to colonoscopy, including stool tests and sigmoidoscopy. Stool tests for colon cancer can be ...