Fact checked by Jennifer Klump Key Takeaways The American Cancer Society now recommends stool-based tests and a blood test as ...

Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...

Genotype-informed surveillance should pair colonoscopy with upper endoscopy when MLH1/MSH2 mutations or family history ...

A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for ...

We know that a colonoscopy is the most effective tool for the early detection and prevention of colon cancer. But anyone who has ever had a colonoscopy also knows that it's not necessarily something ...

A new blood test now available in Acadiana could help address Louisiana's status as the nation's leader in colon cancer cases ...

This important procedure doesn’t have to feel awkward or embarrassing. Here’s what to know to make the test and the ...

Everyone’s first colonoscopy can create some anxiety. Gastroenterologists recognize that. We try to adapt our process to make it as smooth as possible and provide resources to help alleviate any fears ...

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