Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What should you expect during a colonoscopy? In this video, Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Derek Ebner explains what happens before, during, and after a colonoscopy, why colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective ways to help prevent colorectal cancer, and how the procedure can detect and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancer. You'll also hear from a patient who shares his firsthand experience undergoing a colonoscopy after learning he had a family history of colon cancer.
In this video, you'll learn:
• What a colonoscopy is and why it's performed
• What to expect before, during, and after the procedure
• How the Mayo Clinic care team helps patients feel informed and comfortable
• How colorectal cancer screening can detect and remove precancerous polyps
• When to talk with your Mayo Clinic healthcare team about screening
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it's also one of the most preventable through regular screening. A colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancer, helping reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. If you're approaching screening age or have a family history of colorectal cancer, talk with your Mayo Clinic healthcare team about whether screening is right for you.
Learn more about colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening:
Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic: mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569
#Colonoscopy #ColorectalCancer #ColonCancer #CancerScreening #CancerPrevention #MayoClinic
What should you expect during a colonoscopy? In this video, Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist Dr. Derek Ebner explains what happens before, during, and after a colonoscopy, why colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective ways to help prevent colorectal cancer, and how the procedure can detect and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancer. You'll also hear from a patient who shares his firsthand experience undergoing a colonoscopy after learning he had a family history of colon cancer.
In this video, you'll learn:
• What a colonoscopy is and why it's performed
• What to expect before, during, and after the procedure
• How the Mayo Clinic care team helps patients feel informed and comfortable
• How colorectal cancer screening can detect and remove precancerous polyps
• When to talk with your Mayo Clinic healthcare team about screening
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers, but it's also one of the most preventable through regular screening. A colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps before they become cancer, helping reduce your risk of developing colorectal cancer. If you're approaching screening age or have a family history of colorectal cancer, talk with your Mayo Clinic healthcare team about whether screening is right for you.
Learn more about colonoscopy and colorectal cancer screening:
Colonoscopy - Mayo Clinic: mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/colonoscopy/about/pac-20393569
#Colonoscopy #ColorectalCancer #ColonCancer #CancerScreening #CancerPrevention #MayoClinic
