An estimated 52,500 Americans died last year from colon cancer, yet the disease is highly treatable if it's detected early. Primary care and prevention experts from the U.S. Preventive Services Task ...
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for detecting colon cancer, but every year about 50 million people in the U.S. who qualify for a colonoscopy don't get it done, according to the American Cancer ...
Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most common cancer in the U.S., and the second deadliest. Every year, 150,000 new cases are diagnosed nationally and over 50,000 people die from colorectal ...
Q: I had a polyp removed at my last colonoscopy. Does this mean I will get colon cancer? A: Colon polyps are abnormal growths that develop in the lining of the colon (large intestine). They are ...
MINNEAPOLIS — A possible medical game-changer as the FDA approves a new blood test for colon cancer. On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant Health's blood test called 'Shield.' ...
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Your doctor found colon polyps - now what? When to worry and next steps
After the fasting, the uncomfortable cleanse and a drowsy ride home, it's a relief to have your colonoscopy screening behind ...
The American Cancer Society recommends that people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45, and several blood tests on the market could help. These tests are done in a ...
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