A newer type of test that looks for hidden blood in the stool is an effective way to screen for colon cancer, a research review suggests. The tests, called fecal immunochemical tests (FITs), are done ...

The Cologuard Plus test is more accurate than the original Cologuard, and should be easier to mail in for stool analysis. The newest version of Cologuard, an at-home colon cancer screening test, ...

The upward trend of colon cancer cases in the U.S. is astronomically high—so much so that in 2021, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) updated its recommended age for colorectal cancer ...

Overall, the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased over the decades, largely in part due to the use of screening modalities, such as colonoscopy. However, the incidence of colorectal cancer in ...

First-of-its-kind 1,000-patient clinical study will use RNA-based stool and saliva tests to detect colon polyps — early warning signs of colorectal cancer — before they become cancerous. Study aims to ...

In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults ages 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mailing a stool-based test directly to people's ...

If the too-good-to-be-true filter in your brain isn’t quite working the way it should, this may sound like the perfect alternative to the often-dreaded colonoscopy — at-home stool sample tests you ...

Learn how stool appearance can signal colon cancer. Recognize signs like ribbon-like and pebble-shaped stools, and understand when to seek medical advice.

The adjustment is projected to identify an additional 600 bowel cancer cases early each year, marking an 11 per cent increase ...