Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

Pharmacy-based CRC screening programs using FIT can improve early detection, especially in underserved communities, with effective follow-up care. Patients prefer digital updates for negative results ...

Multitarget stool DNA tests — which are becoming more popular in the United States — have shown increased sensitivity over fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) for early colorectal cancer (CRC) screening ...

If a blue-and-white box has arrived at your door, you’re not alone. Millions of adults across the U.S. now receive a use-at-home colorectal cancer screening test through their health insurance or ...

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 ...

FIT outperformed cfDNA in detecting advanced precancerous colorectal lesions, showing higher sensitivity and specificity. Blood-based tests offer easier implementation and potentially higher adherence ...

Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality have increased among younger adults in recent years, with the most significant increase seen in those ages 40 to 49. Starting FIT screening early was tied to ...

Colon cancer is highly preventable. Learn how diet, exercise, and timely screening — starting at age 45 for most adults — can ...

March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time health experts say is critical for encouraging people to get screened ...