The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAN DIEGO — In the ever-expanding options for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, blood tests using precision medicine are becoming more advanced and convenient than ever; however, caveats abound, and ...

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 ...

Updated ACS guidance suggests use in those who decline other options ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer‑related deaths in men and the fourth leading cause in women, according to the American Cancer Society. When combined, it becomes the ...

Researchers conducted an analysis of various colorectal cancer screening modalities to determine which test was most cost-effective, according to a study published in PLoS Medicine. The study compared ...

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) has called for a decrease in the age of colorectal cancer screening from the current 50 years to 45 years. The appeal follows accumulating evidence that younger ...

This randomized trial showed that a personalized message about colorectal cancer risk to patients and providers had no effect on screening uptake. However, stool testing rates were higher with the ...