Consumers have testing options beyond the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But some doctors question Cologuard's testing program.

The newest version of Cologuard, an at-home colon cancer screening test, results in fewer false positives that can lead to unnecessary follow-up procedures. Cologuard Plus also gives people more time ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in America. It's not deadly because it's particularly hard to treat or because oncologists are bad at spotting it. In large part, it's because people aren't ...

People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they're provided a free test, a new study says. About 30% of patients mailed a free stool test kit completed their ...

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.

Exact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking ...

Overall, the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased over the decades, largely in part due to the use of screening modalities, such as colonoscopy. However, the incidence of colorectal cancer in ...

People mailed a free stool test kit are three times more likely to undergo colon cancer screening About 30% of patients sent a free kit completed their screening within six months By comparison, only ...

50 million Americans due for colon cancer screening avoid it because they consider traditional tests so unpleasant. But now it can be as simple as a blood test. If you’re overdue for your colon cancer ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Take your FIT test at home. Do not take your test if you can see blood in your poop or if you had a recent colonoscopy that found polyps. Huntsman Cancer Institute and University of Utah Health ...