The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer ...

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for ...

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

New recommendations from the American Cancer Society include blood-based and updated at-home tests as colon cancer screening ...

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include Guardant Health's Shield blood test ...

Updated ACS guidance suggests use in those who decline other options ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA has approved a new colorectal cancer blood test by Guardant Health called Shield for Medicare coverage. Photo by Business Wire for Guardant Health The FDA has approved a new ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz (THE CONVERSATION) It’s increasingly ...

This exam allows a doctor to see and closely inspect the inside of the entire colon for signs of cancer or polyps – growths that eventually can become cancerous. The doctor uses a slender, flexible, ...

A colonoscopy is an exam that lets your physician see your entire colon. Before the test, your health care team will give you instructions for how to clear your colon of any stool. This process is ...