The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a limited role for new blood tests that many patients find ...

The updated ACS guideline adds 3 tests to its recommended screening options, reflecting advances in disease detection and a broader public health effort to expand access and lower barriers to screening. Two are multitarget stool-based options: a next ...

Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, an independent panel of medical experts known as the US ...

Several at-home options for colon cancer screening are available. If any of these tests are positive, a doctor will recommend a colonoscopy for further analysis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for adults ages ...