Mayo Clinic streamed a colonoscopy live on Periscope on March 1, the first procedure at Mayo Clinic broadcast to a non-medical audience. The #ScopeScope kicked off Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, to highlight the need for appropriate screening. Here's more background on colorectal cancer screening options: http://mayocl.in/1Y18PpS | Mayo Clinic

A colonoscopy examines the colon and rectum for abnormalities such as polyps, tumors or inflammation, aiding in the detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. And to do that, it's important your medical team has a clear view. ⁠ ⁠ But for many people, one of the most uncomfortable parts of a colonoscopy is the preparation for the procedure. Dr. Derek Ebner, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, offers tips on how to make colonoscopy bowel prep, essentially a strong laxative, easier.⁠ ⁠ Learn more