PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Getting a colonoscopy as a screening test for cancer, for some people, can be a dreaded ordeal. "Well, nobody really looks forward to that, because of the way it's done, and of ...

The world was shocked in August when the popular actor Chadwick Boseman died after a battle with colon cancer. It was a tragic situation not only because the “Black Panther” star was beloved by so ...

Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and while screening tests such as colonoscopy could help in early detection and survival, many Americans choose ...

A colonoscopy is considered the gold standard when it comes to screening for colon polyps and colorectal cancer. Yet a colonoscopy — and the steps required to get one — can cause a spike of anxiety.

A study finds that use of virtual colonoscopy, a non-invasive way of scanning the colon for potentially cancerous growths, is on the rise. That’s a bit of a surprise, given that not all medical ...

Melissa Gilbert is sharing some advice with her Instagram followers. Gilbert detailed her plan in her caption, writing, "Raise your hand if you know what this is. I'm ...