‘Healthy’ woman, 45, undergoes her first routine colonoscopy. The results were ‘alarming’

Brooke Wessman is sharing her story to remind others of the importance of early detection and regular screenings, saying that ...
EurekAlert!

Even health-conscious women going without colonoscopy

CHICAGO -- Many women who regularly get checked for breast cancer and cervical cancer still don't go for a test that could save them from another big killer -- colon cancer – according to new ...
Medical Xpress

Women can be screened years later than men with 'virtual colonoscopy'

A new study has found that women can be screened for colorectal cancer at least five to 10 years later than men when undergoing an initial "virtual colonoscopy." Published early online in CANCER, a ...
WBAL-TV

Forget ladies night — these women bonded over colonoscopies

THEY HAD FANCY CUPS AND MATCHING T SHIRTS, BUT THESE GOOD FRIENDS AREN’T BONDING OVER A GIRLS WEEKEND. THEY’RE BONDING OVER COLONOSCOPIES. MELISSA MULCAHY CAME UP WITH THAT IDEA AT BOOK CLUB. I KNOW, ...
Yahoo

How Often Should You Get a Colonoscopy and When Should You Start? (Because, Yes, Women Should Be Screened Regularly)

You know that you should book a mammogram every two years and a dental cleaning every year, but what about the rest of your body? A colonoscopy is a routine medical procedure that could save your life ...
Rutland Herald

RRMC Health Talk: Colonoscopy for women

Men aren’t the only ones who get colorectal cancer. Here’s why you need a colonoscopy — and when to schedule it. Colonoscopies are the best way to detect colorectal cancer. And even if you’re a woman, ...
Tulsa World

Many health-conscious women are forgetting colonoscopy

In all, women who get the recommended screenings for breast and cervical cancer are still far more likely than other women to have their colons examined through colonoscopy or other methods, the U-M ...