Colonoscopy prep typically involves changing your diet a few days beforehand and taking liquid or pill laxatives that cause diarrhea to completely empty the bowels. While uncomfortable, this is a ...

You followed your doctor's recommendation to get a colonoscopy. Now how do you prepare for the procedure?

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

Colon cancer is common and it's preventable. Early detection saves lives. Have you been putting your colonoscopy off?