You’ve probably heard that a colonoscopy is the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening and prevention. But you may still have questions. What is a colonoscopy? How’s it done? What can I expect?
For answers to these questions and more, we spoke to gastroenterologist David Richards, M.D.
What is a colonoscopy?
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