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Researchers Develop More Sensitive Colon Cancer Screening Method

Known as much for her controversial opinions as for her beloved sitcom characters, Kirstie Alley was 71.

Consumption of such foods was associated with a 29% higher risk for colorectal cancer in men.

A recent study offers good news about non-invasive stool-based colorectal cancer screening tools.

It is estimated that 106,180 new colon cancer cases and 44,850 new rectal cancer cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year.

This approach would especially be beneficial for individuals who are at higher risk of colorectal cancer.

Chadwick Boseman, star of the original “Black Panther,” died of colorectal cancer in 2020 at the age of 43.

The New England Journal of Medicine researchers examined the effectiveness of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening.

The Affordable Care Act requires Medicaid to cover preventive screenings such as those for colon and rectal cancer.

Actor Ryan Reynolds documented his colonoscopy in partnership with Lead From Behind to “make colon cancer famous.”

Despite confusing media coverage of a study relating to colonoscopies, they are an effective tool in reducing colorectal cancer risk.

Ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat food can affect gut microbiota and may increase the risk of obesity and colorectal cancer, finds a study.

People under 50 are increasingly likely to develop cancers of the breast, colon, liver and more.

“You may fall into a category of women who need more than a mammogram,” urges journalist Katie Couric about breast cancer screenings.

The NCCN updated its guidelines for genetic testing for colorectal cancer patients; increased testing can reduce health disparities.

The Phase III FRESCO-2 trial showed an improvement in progression-free survival.

Black, Latino and American Indian people were more likely to have testing-related colonoscopy cancellations.