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Most expert groups now say to start getting tested at 45. Here's what you need to know.During a colonoscopy, doctors can find ...
Scientists identified a link between the disease and a toxin in the gut. Eating more fiber may help reduce your risk.
Even though rectal bleeding is alarming, doctors say patients are ashamed to mention it, delaying colon cancer diagnosis and ...
ACG filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to advocate for the protection of no-cost colorectal cancer screening, ...
And here’s the kicker: Every extra kilo (2.2 pounds) at birth over “normal” birth weight — that’s 2.5 to 4 kilograms, or 5.51 ...
Citing what they called an “unspeakable tragedy,” health officials were joined by Sen. Richard Blumenthal this week to raise ...
Patients with chronic conditions are less likely to be diagnosed via screening and face higher mortality when cancer is ...
Among those who were screened and had positive results, 10 percent had not received a documented follow-up appointment, ...
Dr. Curran: The options fall into three categories. There's endoscopic testing like colonoscopy, stool based tests like ...
Most federal prisoners at average risk of colorectal cancer aren't screened annually, and treatment often lagged, a watchdog ...