New options for testing and treating some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases are becoming available.

A blood test for colon cancer performed well in a study published Wednesday, offering a new kind of screening for a leading cause of cancer deaths. The test looks for DNA fragments shed by tumor cells ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends all individuals start regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. Colorectal cancer screenings help detect colon and rectal cancer early when it is easier to ...

New blood-based screening tests for colorectal cancer (CRC) offered fewer benefits at higher cost versus other screening options, a cost-effectiveness modeling study suggested. In a comparison against ...

Have you ever thought, "I'm too young to get colon cancer"? The truth is that colorectal cancer (CRC) is affecting more younger adults than ever before. Despite this alarming trend, many people remain ...

The rate of colorectal cancer screenings more than doubled when patients were given a choice between which type of screening they wanted - a take-home kit or colonoscopy - compared to those who were ...

Newly available blood tests to screen for colorectal cancer sound far more appealing than a standard colonoscopy. Instead of clearing your bowels and undergoing an invasive procedure, the tests ...

Results from a new JAMA Network study support the large-scale use of FIT tests. The findings show that those who complete one or more fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screenings are associated with a ...

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Women with dense breasts may have a higher risk of breast cancer. Yet having dense breasts is very common and a normal characteristic of breast tissue. It’s also a feature you cannot change.“When you ...