colonoscopy
Coverage of colonoscopy in the Nexus archive.
- A 33-year-old nurse thought her bleeding was caused by hemorrhoids. She was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer.
Bryce Ramsey dismissed blood in her stool for years, attributing it to hemorrhoids and childbirth, but was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at 33. She underwent surgery to remove part of her colon and 13 lymph nodes, followed by chemotherapy, continuing to work throughout treatment.
- A 39-year-old man saw blood in his poop. He had colon cancer.
A 39-year-old man named Russ Read-Barrow noticed blood in his poop and was diagnosed with colon cancer after a colonoscopy. His cancer later spread to his liver and lungs, leading to multiple surgeries and treatments, including chemotherapy and ablation. He now manages his stage 4 cancer as a chronic illness.
- A 37-year-old woman's colon cancer symptom was dismissed as part of pregnancy. Months later, she was diagnosed with stage 4.
Gabby Zappia, 37, experienced blood in her stool during pregnancy but was told it was hemorrhoids. Months later, after persistent symptoms, she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer.
- A new blood test can help detect colon cancer, but it’s not as good as the test you hate to take
A new blood test can help detect colon cancer but is less effective than colonoscopy. Approximately 50 million Americans are not getting screened for colon cancer during a period of rising colon-cancer rates.
- Woman diagnosed with cancer after minor symptoms: "Couldn't believe it"
Candace Tucker experienced minor symptoms she initially considered benign. A colonoscopy revealed a cancer diagnosis, which she found difficult to believe.
- Blood test added to screening guidelines for colorectal cancers for first time
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include a first-ever blood test as a new option. Adults are still advised to undergo colonoscopy tests every 10 years starting at age 45 and ending at 75.
- Kathy Griffin reveals she was hospitalized over colonoscopy complications in ‘TMI’ health update
Comedian Kathy Griffin disclosed that she was recently hospitalized due to complications from a colonoscopy procedure. She shared details of her health scare with her followers in a candid update. The incident highlights potential risks associated with routine medical procedures.
- Kathy Griffin reveals she was hospitalized over colonoscopy complications in ‘TMI’ health update
Kathy Griffin was hospitalized due to complications from a colonoscopy procedure and shared details about her health issue with her followers. The comedian opened up publicly about her recent hospital stay in a candid update.
- 3 Medical Routines That Older People May Not Need
Recent medical research suggests that common screening procedures and treatments for older adults may not be necessary and could pose unnecessary risks. Doctors are reconsidering colonoscopies after age 75, removal of actinic keratoses skin lesions, and continued use of certain thyroid medications in elderly patients, as benefits often do not outweigh the risks.
- Rectal cancer deaths rising rapidly among millennials: 'It's a medical crisis'
Rectal cancer deaths are rising rapidly among millennials, prompting concerns about a medical crisis. The American Cancer Society now recommends colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45 for average-risk individuals, with follow-up colonoscopies every 10 years if initial results are normal.
- Goodbye colonoscopy? New stool test detects 90% of colorectal cancers
A new stool test using AI and microbiome research detects 90% of colorectal cancers, potentially replacing traditional colonoscopies. The method identifies cancer through subtle gut bacterial patterns, offering a non-invasive alternative to existing diagnostic tools.