Campus Construction Update

As part of our work to ensure the look of our campus matches the exceptional care you've come to expect, we're closing the corridor between the Moakley and Menino lobbies for approximately one month, starting on Saturday, Aug. 10. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Sigmoidoscopy

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Sigmoidoscopy is an exam where your doctor looks inside your rectum and lower colon using a narrow tube with a light and camera, called a sigmoidoscope. It helps your doctor find the cause of symptoms like changes in bowel activity, abdominal pain, and anal bleeding. It can also be used to screen for colon and rectal cancer.

The following documents will help you prepare for a sigmoidoscopy.