A blood test has been added to colorectal cancer screening options. Here’s what to know.

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society’s recommended screenings for ...
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Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

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

3 new low-cost ways to check for colon cancer — that only take 5 minutes

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

Cumulative radiation exposure poses hidden risk for older adults in research studies, new study warns

A new study highlights a critical gap: most clinical research studies that use imaging techniques such as amyloid positron ...
Medical News Today

New colorectal cancer screening guidelines add blood and at-home stool tests

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 ...
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New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood Test Option for Millions of Americans

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

Are Food Sensitivity Tests Trustworthy? Why They’re Not, and Other Options

Food sensitivity tests are not currently considered a reliable or accurate method of diagnosing food sensitivities. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) does not endorse home ...
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Does a Faint Line on a COVID Test Mean You're Positive?

Julia is the associate news editor for Health, where she edits and publishes news articles on trending health and wellness topics. Her work has been featured in The Heights, an independent student ...