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Traditional colonoscopy is the most comprehensive type of colorectal cancer screening, but noninvasive options have their advantages.

For many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure.

Colorectal cancer, the third-most common cancer in the U.S., has been rising among younger people for the past two decades. It is not one type of cancer but two cancers: colon cancer, which starts in the large intestine, and rectal cancer, which begins in the last part of the large intestine, known as the rectum.

Learn about the alarming rates of colorectal cancer in younger adults and Black Americans. Take preventative measures and get screened to combat fatal outcomes.

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and health care organizations are pushing patients to schedule a screening

It can be easy to feel confused by screening recommendations for common types of cancer. Your health care team is a trusted resource for keeping you up to date on screenings, including screening for colorectal cancer.