People of average risk for colon cancer should get a screening or colonoscopy earlier than previously advised.

The use of mailed FIT-DNA kits in community health centers significantly increases colorectal cancer screening, though follow ...

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A multitarget stool test such as Cologuard could be considered, but a positive test would still require a colonoscopy.

If you’re between the ages of 45 and 85, you should have a colorectal cancer screening routine in place, per the American Cancer Society (ACS). But a colonoscopy—in which your doctor uses a special ...

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States and disproportionately impacts ...

Shambi Broome had subtle abdominal pain. She was diagnosed with colon cancer once she turned 45 and became eligible for a ...

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New JAMA studies examine whether routine colonoscopies and low‑dose thyroid drugs benefit older adults, raising questions ...

When David Lyon saw blood in his stool, he didn't think much of it. He was a fit 26-year-old who worked in a sheet metal shop. The spots were inconsistent, and he thought he might have just sustained ...

New colonoscopy guidelines now allow some low-risk patients to follow shorter diet restrictions and use less prep liquid, making the process more tolerable. Experts stress that good preparation is key ...