Mail-in stool kits such as Colorguard can detect warning signs, but gastroenterologists say a colonoscopy is still the most ...

A new blood test for cancer DNA — the genetic code that differentiates cancer from healthy tissue — allows doctors to ...

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Newswatch 16's Justin Gick spoke with a surgeon about the most common colon and rectal conditions in this Healthwatch 16.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – This week, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved Guardant’s Shield blood test to screen for colon cancer in average-risk Americans 45 to 75 years old.

50 million Americans due for colon cancer screening avoid it because they consider traditional tests so unpleasant. But now it can be as simple as a blood test. If you’re overdue for your colon cancer ...

Colon cancer is a highly preventable disease if you follow dietary guidelines and undergo screenings, such as a colonoscopy.

Blood tests that detect early cancer are coming to market. Could they lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment?

Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a 3D human colon model integrated with bioelectronics to ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...