Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening. One way to ...

Colonoscopy is the examination of the insides of the large intestine (colon), which includes the colon, rectum, and anus. While the invasive procedure often worries people, those who actually undergo ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rectal location and timing of CRC diagnosis after colonoscopy appeared to have minimal effect on mortality rates ...

As a practicing gastroenterologist, my colleagues and I spend much of our professional careers dedicated to the screening, surveillance, and treatment of colorectal cancer and precursor lesions called ...

Author Dr. Mark Fendrick is the director of the Center for Value-Based Insurance Design at the University of Michigan and professor in internal medicine and health management and policy.