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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

Colonoscopy is a very important endoscopic exam that helps detect changes or abnormalities in the colon and rectum. It has been shown to be effective in preventing cancer and saving lives. | GIGadgets