There are several screening methods for colon cancer including: fecal occult blood test; sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy; barium enema. Doctors consider colonoscopy to be the most sensitive and accurate ...

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 ...

Colon cancer symptoms in women are similar to those in men, but they can be confused with gynecological issues, like cramping ...

The overall prevalence of CRC is greater in men than women with the onset of CRC in women lagging approximately 8 years behind that of men. However, current guidelines for CRC screening do not differ ...

Despite being one of the most preventable forms of cancer, colorectal cancer continues to be the third-leading cause of cancer-related deaths, claiming the lives of more than 50,000 Americans each ...

IT IS the purpose of this paper to present 7 cases of volvulus of the cecum and ascending colon and to discuss the preoperative diagnosis of this condition, with emphasis on roentgenologic findings, ...

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