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

Each year, close to 2 million people around the world are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and roughly 935,000 people die from it. Scientists say they have developed a new stool test that is more ...

Colonoscopies remain the gold standard, but the American Cancer Society says alternatives may improve screening rates.

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths worldwide. Until now, colonoscopy has been the most reliable test, but many people avoid it because it is invasive, expensive, and ...

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 ...

A stool test is a diagnostic procedure that involves analyzing fecal matter, or poop, to check for signs of infection, inflammation, or disease. The specific analysis depends on a person’s symptoms ...

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates ...

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 ...