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Learn about colon cancer screening methods, including flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, double contrast barium enema (DCBE), fecal occult blood test (FOBT), CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy), fecal immunochemical test, and stool DNA tests.
What is a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy?
Information on what to expect before and during the flexible sigmoidoscopy test.
What is a Colonoscopy?
Information on what to expect before and during the colonocopsy test.
What is a Double Contrast Barium Enema (DCBE)?
Information on what to expect before and during the double contrast barium enema (DCBE) test.
What is a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)?
Information on what to expect before and during the fecal occult blood test (FOBT).
Are There Any Other Colon Cancer Screening Tests?
Information on other colon cancer screening methods, including CT colonography, the fecal immunochemical test, the stool DNA test, and a new colon cancer blood test.
How Not to Dread Colon Cancer Screening
Information on what to expect when preparing for a colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or double contrast barium enema (DCBE) test, plus tips on how to make this process easier.
How Do I Prepare For a Colonoscopy?
Learn about the importance of properly preparing for a colonoscopy examination.
What Steps Do I Take the Week Before Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the week before your scheduled examination.
What Steps Do I Take Two Days Before Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the two days before your scheduled examination.
What Steps Do I Take One Day Before Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn how to prepare for colon cancer screening during the day before your scheduled examination.
What Happens on the Day of my Colon Cancer Screening?
Learn what to expect on the day of your colon cancer screening examination.
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