As colorectal cancer rates continue to rise among younger people, the American Cancer Society has issued updated screening ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened, while also recommending a ...

The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.

Share on Pinterest New colorectal cancer guidelines from the ACS highlight noninvasive screening methods. Image credit: Marco Govel/Stocksy The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its colorectal ...

With colorectal cancer a growing concern among younger people, the American Cancer Society has endorsed two new types of stool tests to encourage people to get screened while also recommending a ...

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guidelines for colorectal cancers – and for ...

Several at-home options for colon cancer screening are available. If any of these tests are positive, a doctor will recommend a colonoscopy for further analysis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people. The results were presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical ...

Medically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MDMedically reviewed by Shadi Hamdeh, MD The Bristol Stool Chart is used to determine whether human stool (poop) is typical, or if its shape and consistency suggest ...

Colonoscopies remain the gold standard, but the American Cancer Society says alternatives may improve screening rates.