What Everyone Gets Wrong about Colonoscopies

Colonoscopy gets a bad rap, but how much of what you’ve heard is
actually true? In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,
we’re tackling the biggest myths that keep people from getting this
potentially lifesaving screening. John Nathanson, a
gastroenterologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center,
joins host Rachel Feltman to clear up what the misconceptions are,
explain what to expect and share why this test is so important.
Recommended reading: The Colon Cancer Conundrum  Colon Cancer
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