Everyone knows someone who has had a colonoscopy and heard the stories about the preparations. Wouldn’t you rather have a day ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I just turned 45 and am dreading my first colonoscopy. Why do I need to be screened if I'm not having issues? Can you walk me through the process? ANSWER: Feeling anxious or afraid ...

Colorectal cancer—often called colon cancer—is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

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