New blood test to detect colon cancer clears FDA approval - New cases of colorectal cancer and deaths have been rising in ...

Fact checked by Elizabeth Gall Key Takeaways SimpleScreen CRC is a new FDA-approved blood test that screens for colorectal ...

A simple blood test for colorectal cancer has received FDA approval, offering a less invasive screening option for millions as cases rise by roughly 3 percent annually in adults under 50.

Mail-based screening programs are helping more Americans stay up to date with colorectal cancer tests—often with a simple box ...

After colorectal cancer screening guidelines were updated in 2021 to lower the screening age to 45, three studies look at how ...

A Rutgers study shows that many people use at-home colon cancer screenings incorrectly, and that has led to a rise in worse cases among the group.

Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach had a colonoscopy in her 30s after a family history of colon cancer. It found polyps that could have become tumors.

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 ...

Explore the latest news and updates on colon cancer. Learn about symptoms, causes, and screening guidelines to improve ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jeff Smith was dumbfounded when he received a colon cancer screening kit in the mail. The 68-year-old Minnesota man hadn't asked ...

Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among adults under 50 in the United States, and diagnoses in younger adults continue to increase at an alarming rate. In fact, it has ...

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer cases. A new law removes financial barriers for screenings to help ...