Experts from the AGA Center for Gut Microbiome Research and Education share updates on one of the most important medical breakthroughs -- fecal transplants. Drs. Loren Laine, Colleen Kelly, and Gary Wu serve as co-principal investigators on AGA's new FMT national registry. Learn more: www.gastro.org/FMTRegistry

In this video from the AGA, Dr. Linda Lee explains what you can expect before, during and after an upper GI endoscopy. More information on upper GI endoscopy is available at www.gastro.org/patient.

In this video from the AGA, Dr. Joanne A. P. Wilson explains what you can expect before, during and after this procedure. More information on is available at www.gastro.org/patient.

In this video from the AGA, Dr. Cynthia Yoshida explains what you can expect before, during and after capsule endoscopy. More information on capsule endoscopy is available at ww.gastro.org/patient.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but it is largely preventable with regular screening and it is treatable with early detection. A colonoscopy is the only screening test that prevents and treats CRC by detecting and removing pre-cancerous polyps. Now that you've made the important first step in booking your colonoscopy, it's essential that you properly prepare by making sure your colon is completely clean to ensure the procedure is a success.

Screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45. Talk to you health care provider about which screening test is right for you. Learn more https://patient.gastro.org/crcscreening/. It’s time to start getting screened for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer in both men and women. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but is preventable, and treatable, through routine screenings. There are lots of reasons to get screened, but the most important is that it could save your life. Watch this video to find out more about why screening is important and how to get started.

So, it’s almost time for your next colonoscopy and you’re not sure where to go for it. Above all, you are in search of a high-quality, expert doctor to do the exam. There are many online tools that help patients find out the price of procedures and tests, but some are surprised to learn that there is no link between the price and the quality of health-care services. So how can you find out if you’ve found a high-quality colonoscopy provider? Watch this video. Download the flyer "Ensuring a High-Quality Colonoscopy: Questions to Ask" [http://www.gastro.org/patient-care/procedures/2695-005PNQ_15-4_CRC_Flyer_Final.pdf] (pdf) to review the questions and answers to talk about with your gastroenterologist.

The recommended screening age for colorectal cancer is 45 years old. Please watch our updated video at https://youtu.be/AfPZaHQEECo. Do you remember the slinky, etch-a-sketch, and the pet rock? If so, it’s probably time to get screened for colorectal cancer (CRC). CRC is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but it is largely preventable with regular screening and it is treatable with early detection. Talk with a healthcare professional about which test is best for you and get screened.