Table 1. Screening for colorectal cancer and adenoma detection for average-risk women and men aged 50 years and older.

This article explains the importance of testing for symptoms that may reveal a disease or condition that could lead to colon or rectal cancer. What is screening or surveillance? Many polyps and ...

A barium enema is an x-ray exam of the large intestine (colon). How does one prepare for a barium enema exam? Two days before the exam, do not eat any fruits, nuts, peas, beans, coarse cereals or ...