Colorectal cancer is affecting more young adults, making early detection crucial. At-home fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) offer a quick, affordable way to check for hidden blood in stool, a potential ...

The use of mailed FIT-DNA kits in community health centers significantly increases colorectal cancer screening, though follow ...

A Mass General Brigham Community Care Van parked at a visit to the Greater Boston Catholic Charities food bank in Dorchester.

At-home FIT screening involves testing stool for amounts of blood too small to see, which can help to diagnose colon cancer ...

A study led by investigators at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that while blood-based tests offer a more convenient option for colorectal cancer screening, only 49% of ...

Colorectal cancer is on the rise among younger adults, prompting experts to lower the recommended screening age to 45. Early detection through colonoscopy, stool-based tests, or flexible sigmoidoscopy ...

In the US, the highest rates of colorectal cancer are found in those of American Indian, Alaska Native, and African American ...

It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more ...

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in adults under 50. Shermeine Hammie’s story is a powerful reminder of how screenings save ...

Some screenings and treatments no longer make sense for patients as they age. Researchers have just added a few more to the ...