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Tips to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier

Dr. Derek Ebner, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, offers tips on how to make colonoscopy bowel prep easier.

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What’s the right colorectal cancer screening option for you?

Dr. Johanna Chan explains how screening can help prevent colorectal cancer and discusses alternatives to colonoscopy.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Advances in screening for colon cancer

Dr. Johanna Chan explains who is at risk for colon and rectal cancer and how to determine if you should be screened.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Should I be concerned about colon polyps?

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh explains that some colon polyps can lead to colon cancer and regular colonoscopies are important for prevention.

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AI reduces miss rate of precancerous polyps in colorectal cancer screening

Artificial intelligence reduced by twofold the rate at which precancerous polyps were missed in colorectal cancer screening, reports Mayo-led research team.

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Proper screening is still the best way to prevent colorectal cancer

During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, learn and share the latest colorectal cancer screening guidance.