How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy

Colorectal cancer — cancer of the colon or rectum — is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. Each year, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed with the disease, which kills more than 50,000 people. With proper screening, colorectal cancer is highly preventable. The key is to identify and remove precancerous polyps. This can be accomplished through a colonoscopy.

Learn more from Dr. Felice Schnoll-Sussman on why it’s so important to #GetScreened and how to best prepare for a colonoscopy.