The American Cancer Society now recommends stool-based tests and a blood test as alternatives to colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for screening ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under ...

Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

On May 27, the American Cancer Society published updated screening guidelines for colorectal cancer, officially adding Guardant Health’s FDA-approved Shield blood test to its list of approved ...

The American Cancer Society has added blood tests every three years as a new option for colorectal cancer screening, in addition to colonoscopy and stool tests. While invasive, colonoscopy remains the ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has updated its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. The organization released the update in its flagship journal on Wednesday, noting that the new ...

The American Cancer Society released new recommendations to “close the screening gap” and catch more cancer cases at a treatable stage Vanessa Etienne is a Staff Writer for PEOPLE on the Health team.

The American Cancer Society is now adding blood tests to its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. But that doesn't mean you should skip your colonoscopy. In the updated guidelines, released May ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer, including a first-ever blood test. The ACS already recommends that adults ...

The American Cancer Society released updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines May 27 that include the addition of a blood-based screening test to be taken in a doctor’s office. The blood test, ...

American Cancer Society updated guideline published on Wednesday Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening Alternatives now include a blood test and at-home stool tests.

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for colorectal cancer. It’s not meant to replace colonoscopies, aiming instead at ...