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

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase ...

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer, including a first-ever blood test.

A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use ...

Doctors have now revealed how many bowel movements you should actually be having every week, along with the best time of day to go, with some surprising revelations. While most of us probably don’t ...

Monica Trott was about to turn 30 when she started to notice blood in her stool. As a gastroenterology nurse who helped people prepare for colonoscopies, she was deeply familiar with common symptoms ...

The American Cancer Society now recommends several at-home stool-based tests and a new doctor's office screening to help detect colorectal cancer.

According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in adults younger than 50. The Blue Ridge Free Clinic tests for eligible patients and refers higher ...

The American Cancer Society updated its screening guidelines for colorectal cancer Wednesday, expanding the number of methods to include a simple blood test.

About 1 in 23 males and 1 in 25 females in the United States will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, making it a cancer worth taking seriously—even if it’s not always easy to talk about.

Colon cancer screening just got easier, with new blood and at-home stool tests now available as cases rise in younger adults.

Doctors recommend starting out by making sure you’re taking in enough fiber and water. Everyone’s needs are different, but it ...