DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a Cologuard test and was told that there is blood in my stool. My doctor tried to do a colonoscopy, but told me he was unable to complete it due to my colon being very twisted.

Sort of. If we're talking about the re-test, and your first one came up negative. A virtual colonoscopy replaces an operation and a scope up your butt with x-rays and other imaging. But you still need ...

Virtual colonoscopy represents a noninvasive test for the examination of the colonic lumen that involves the generation of both 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional views of the colon and rectum using data ...

URBANA – If somebody invented a screening that could prevent breast cancer, Dr. Gary Griglione figures women would line up for miles to get it. But just try to persuade patients to get a colonoscopy, ...

A procedure that lets doctors find abnormal growths in the colon through computer-generated images is slightly more accurate and less invasive than conventional colonoscopy, new research suggests.

OAK BROOK, Ill. (Oct. 17, 2006) – Three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) colonography, also known as virtual colonoscopy, is an accurate screening method for colorectal cancer, according to a ...

A procedure that lets doctors find abnormal growths in the colon through 3-D computer-generated images is at least as accurate as a more invasive conventional colonoscopy, suggests research that was ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Virtual colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer has been in use in ...

Avoiding a colonoscopy because of its uncomfortable invasiveness? A high-tech procedure may eliminate a lot of this discomfort while still giving your doctor a good peek inside. Virtual colonoscopy ...