Ostomy
An ostomy is an opening in your stomach that is made by surgery to let solid or liquid waste leave your body.
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a procedure performed by a doctor called a gastroenterologist, who uses a colonoscope to look inside the colon and check for diseases like cancer or colitis.
Colorectal cancer screening: What to expect when paying
Learn what to expect and what to do if you get a bill you were not expecting after having a colorectal cancer screening.
CT colonography
A computerized tomographic (CT) colonography, or virtual colonoscopy, is a procedure to check for health issues in the digestive tract, including colorectal cancer, using a CT scanner.
Colorectal cancer screening options
There are many test options to get screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). Talk to your gastroenterologist to find out which test is best for you.
Colorectal cancer (CRC)
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and among women in the U.S. It occurs when precancerous polyps in the colon or in the rectum become cancerous. Signs may include rectal bleeding, blood in the stool or change in bowel movements.
