Although the colonoscopy is not a perfect test, it's the only procedure that can provide a view of the entire colon and allow for the biopsy and removal of abnormalities such as polyps or cancers ...

The test's sensitivity rate was 50 per cent for stage 1 colon tumours and 80 per cent for stages 2 and 3.

Doctors found a 4cm tumour, leading to the removal of the remaining part of her colon. “Last December, my entire colon had to be removed to save my life.” ...

A MAN whose entire bowel was surgically removed by Jayant Patel following the discovery of a benign polyp claims he was never told there was a less invasive way to combat potential colorectal cancer.

Colonoscopy A gastroenterologist inserts a long, thin, flexible tube with a small, lighted camera into the rectum and guides it through the colon to detect abnormalities, such as precancerous polyps.

Colon cancer can be prevented, by early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps inside the GI tract. Guidelines recommend that adults 45 to 75 undergo regular screening.

Colon cancer can be prevented, by early detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps inside the GI tract. Guidelines recommend that adults 45 to 75 undergo regular screening.