Colon cancer is a leading yet preventable cause of cancer deaths. Screening, especially colonoscopy, is crucial for early ...

Colon cancer used to feel like a worry for later-something to think about decades down the road. Not anymore. An estimated 158,850 Americans will be newly diagnosed with colon cancer this year, ...

They told me it was effective, and I knew mailing a Cologuard box back would be pretty dang easy.” Cologuard — a simple way to screen Built on the decades of research of Cologuard, the Cologuard Plus® ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New tests endorsed by the American Cancer Society screen for colon cancer using blood and stool. Colonoscopies are still the best ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. Early detection could prevent more than 90% of colorectal cancer–related deaths, yet more than one third of the ...

INDIANAPOLIS — This month for Check Up 13, 13News recently talked with a man who said he knew for years that something was "off." He was right, and now, he encourages you to learn from him and act a ...

Colonoscopy vs. Sigmoidoscopy: What’s the Difference? If your doctor wants to check the health of your colon — whether as part of a routine screening or to investigate a concern — they may recommend a ...

Doctors use various tests to diagnose anal cancer. A colonoscopy may help detect abnormalities in the anus during a routine screening, but doctors do not use it to detect suspected anal cancer. Anal ...

KOKOMO, Ind. — The CDC estimates 28% of adults aged 50 to 75 are not up-to-date with colorectal screening. The U.S. Preventative Task Force guidelines recommend a baseline colonoscopy at age 45 and ...

Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method. By Gina Kolata Early detection of colon cancer can prevent a ...