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Colonoscopy and gastroscopy are two types of endoscopic procedures that utilise a flexible tube with a camera to inspect different parts of the digestive system visually.

By providing a direct view inside the colon, a colonoscopy allows doctors to assess the colon for infection, bleeding, blockages, or other gastrointestinal disorders.

Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers affecting both men and women in Singapore. It often starts as non-cancerous polyps in the colon or rectum, which can develop into cancerous tumours if left untreated.