Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used to screen for colon cancer, according to updated American Cancer ...

A surgeon speaks with a patient about colon cancer screening. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy) Just saying the word colonoscopy makes some people feel uncomfortable. But consider this: Colorectal ...

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

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

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming ...

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

There is an urgency to getting screened," says an expert gastroenterologist. See what the recent guideline changes mean for you.

The American Cancer Society is adding more colorectal cancer screening options as millions of eligible Americans remain unscreened.