Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines. The new guidelines also recommend Cologuard, an ...

A major European trial has pushed colonoscopy back into the medical spotlight. After 13 years, the NordICC study found that ...

As new colorectal cancer screening guidance draws attention to the growing number of testing options, the American ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Key Takeaways Colorectal cancer screening is crucial for early detection and prevention, with ...

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

About 50 million Americans aren’t getting screened for colon cancer at a time when colon-cancer rates are rising.

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.

The American Cancer Society is now adding blood tests to its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Here's what that means (and doesn't).

Tens of millions of middle-aged and older Americans haven't gotten their recommended checks for early signs of potential colon cancer, either through the "gold standard" of colonoscopy or a ...

We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that it's not necessarily something ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Starting next month, Ontarians who are 45 years old will be eligible for colorectal cancer screening. Some patients and ...