Editorial says that too few family doctors are screening their patients for cancer with this procedure. Find out why.

American Family Physician stresses the importance of this screening procedure because it detects early changes in the colon. Get study results.

Get basic patient information in this handout. Learn how this procedure screens for cancer and other problems.

Procedure is used to diagnose and evaluate bowel problems. Learn what the exam entails, explore its risks, and find out when to expect results.

Forum allows people to submit questions about such topics as flexible sigmoidoscopy and get answers from health-care professionals.

Soc. of Am. Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons describes this routine screening in which a scope is inserted to check the lining of the rectum.