A blood test for colon cancer screening? What these new guidelines say

The American Cancer Society is now adding blood tests to its guidelines for colorectal cancer screening. Here's what that ...

A woman's colon cancer symptom was dismissed as pregnancy-related. Years later, at 32, the military spouse was diagnosed with stage 3.

A woman was experiencing a common symptom of colon cancer for years, but doctors dismissed it as pregnancy-related. She was diagnosed with stage 3c.
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Here's how I knew I had colon cancer: One survivor’s story after a single, subtle symptom

Colon cancer symptoms often don't exist. An active woman shares how repeated nudges from a loved one led to her diagnosis: "My entire life changed that day." ...

The 1 Unexpected Sign Of Colon Cancer, According To Doctors

With more and more young people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer, it’s natural to be nervous about the disease. Rates ...
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Colon Cancer Screening Just Got Easier—Here Are the Recently Announced Recommendations

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

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

The updated guidelines from the American Cancer Society are meant to increase the number of people screened for colorectal ...
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: What do you know about colon cancer?

I received a notice from my health system that I’m due for a colorectal cancer screening. I’m 45. Do I really need to have ...