My cousin, who's in her 30s, was recently diagnosed with colorectal cancer. I've always thought of colorectal cancer as ...

Colon cancer is on the rise in younger people, which is why testing guidelines recommend testing starting at 45 for those at average risk. To stop colon cancer, it’s important to know when and how to ...

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The at-home colon test uses a stool sample to help look for any signs of colon cancer.

Incidence and mortality are rising in cohorts born after the 1950s, with three-quarters of colorectal cancers under 50 diagnosed at advanced stage, limiting curability. Preventable mortality is ...

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A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, and several blood tests on the market could help. These tests are done in a ...

A second blood test shows promise for the detection of colon cancer, according to a new study. The first, called Shield, was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in July for people 45 and ...

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

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 ...