The American Cancer Society released updated guidelines for colorectal cancer screening, adding options for a blood-based screening test and new at-home screening kits.

Cologuard Plus, a new version of the Cologuard colorectal screening test, became available in 2025. The manufacturer says the upgraded test may be 30% more accurate than the original Cologuard. If you ...

At-home cancer tests are a great way to learn key information about your health without having to visit the doctor in person. This option is good for patients who dont have time to go to the doctors ...

ColoSense is designed for adults aged 45 to 85 years who are considered at average risk for colorectal cancer.

New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines Add Blood And At-Home Tests By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 28, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Blood tests taken in a doctor’s office now can be used ...

Colon cancer used to feel like a worry for later—something to think about decades down the road. Not anymore. An estimated 158,850 Americans will be newly diagnosed with colon cancer this year, ...

Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for adults under 50, yet it remains one of the most preventable since polyps detected and removed during screening can't turn into cancer later. But a new ...

Abbott is leaning on 90s nostalgia, tapping John Stamos and Jodie Sweetin to normalize colorectal screening. The effort targets Gen X adults entering the newly recommended screening window, aiming to ...

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Overall, the incidence of colorectal cancer has decreased over the decades, largely in part due to the use of screening modalities, such as colonoscopy. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause ...

FIVE ON YOUR HEALTH DETECTING COLON CANCER WITHOUT A COLONOSCOPY. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY JUST UPDATED ITS SCREENING GUIDELINES TO INCLUDE TWO NEW OPTIONS. ONE IS A BLOOD TEST, AND THE OTHER CAN ...