Feb 28, 2024 · A colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee) is an exam used to look for changes — such as swollen, irritated tissues, polyps or cancer — in the large intestine (colon) and rectum. During a …

Jul 9, 2025 · Virtual colonoscopy is one way to check for colon cancer. Discuss your colon cancer screening choices with a healthcare professional to see if virtual colonoscopy is the right choice for you.

Constipation or diarrhea that lasts longer than a week may mean the presence of a larger colon polyp or cancer. However, several other conditions also can cause changes in bowel habits.

Dec 5, 2025 · If you or a loved one recently had a colonoscopy (koe-lun-OS-kuh-pee), you may be wondering what the results mean. This guide can help you understand the common terms and …

Nov 22, 2025 · A tubular adenoma is benign, meaning it is not cancer, but over time it has the potential to develop into a type of cancer called adenocarcinoma. Because of this, it should be removed when …

Jan 22, 2025 · During a colonoscopy exam, a long, flexible tube (colonoscope) is inserted into the rectum. A tiny video camera at the tip of the tube allows the doctor to detect changes or …

Oct 29, 2024 · Endoscopic mucosal resection, or EMR, uses a specially designed endoscope or colonoscope to remove suspect tissue or polyps from your esophagus or colon. The tissue or polyp …

Nov 7, 2018 · I looked it up and found redundant meant a colon that was longer than normal for the body, so it takes more time to do the colonoscopy. Further research lead to the importance of self …

For example, you may need to have a clear liquid diet before a colon exam, also called a colonoscopy. Or you may need to be on a clear liquid diet before and after certain types of surgery.

Like a colonoscopy, this test uses a small tube with a light and camera but examines just the last third of the colon. Most of the colon is not seen with this screening test, so some polyps and cancers may …