Regular colorectal cancer screening is so important to detect colorectal cancer at its earliest stage -- when it’s treatable and even curable.

While many probably dread the thought of undergoing a colonoscopy, you might be surprised to learn that most people find the prep for the procedure to be much worse than the test itself.

As recently as 20 years ago, the main method doctors used to remove colon and rectal tumors was through open operation. While effective and safe, it only allowed for a large incision in the body to remove the tumor.