Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

Pharmacy-based CRC screening programs using FIT can improve early detection, especially in underserved communities, with effective follow-up care. Patients prefer digital updates for negative results ...

An at-home FIT test (Fecal Immunochemical Test) is one of the easiest ways to screen for colon cancer. This short explainer video shows who needs a FIT test, how it works, and how to ask your doctor ...

Mailing fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) directly to patients significantly increased colorectal cancer screening rates compared to active choice approaches. The study involved 20,509 adults aged 45 ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality have increased among younger adults in recent years, with the most significant increase seen in those ages 40 to 49. Starting FIT screening early was tied to ...

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.

Inviting adults to colorectal cancer screening at age 60 shifts diagnoses to earlier stages without reducing short-term death rates, highlighting both the promise and trade-offs of population-based ...

Colon cancer (colorectal cancer) remains one of the most common and deadly cancers. It is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in Americans under age 50, and the second leading cause of cancer ...