Time for a rear-ality check. Colorectal cancer rates have been rising among adults younger than 50 since the 1990s, a troubling trend that has perplexed scientists. Because of the increase in cases, ...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) champions: Lessons learned and implications for future programming to support cancer clinical trials. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2023 ASCO Annual ...

He and a blue-ribbon panel of cancer experts conducted a systemic review of the available colorectal cancer tests to determine which are most effective. In addition to recommending a next-generation ...

The updated ACS guideline adds 3 tests to its recommended screening options, reflecting advances in disease detection and a broader public health effort to expand access and lower barriers to ...

There is a saying about fitness that runs along the lines of "the best type of exercise is the one that you will do." Updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, released by the American Cancer ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Q: My doctor always encourages me to do a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. But I have friends who just do a stool test at home, which seems easier. Why should I go through the hassle of a ...

A large real-world study found that fewer than half of adults who started colorectal cancer (CRC) screening with an at-home stool test completed the recommended repeat test, creating gaps in ...