The American Cancer Society recently recommended that two blood tests can be an option for people who won't get a colonoscopy or do a stool test. No one looks forward to a colonoscopy, but for the ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

A recent study found that patients who had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) but didn’t follow through with a colonoscopy had a fourfold higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the ...

Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Cancer Society now recommends stool-based tests and a blood test as ...

A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a ...

Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

A new blood test now available in Acadiana could help address Louisiana's status as the nation's leader in colon cancer cases ...

By Nancy Lapid May 27 (Reuters) - People who skip colorectal cancer screening because colonoscopy or stool testing seems too burdensome now have a blood test option from Guardant Health among ...

Colonoscopies remain the gold standard, but the American Cancer Society says alternatives may improve screening rates.

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened while also recommending a ...