When Erica Barnell was an MD/PhD student at Washington University in St. Louis, she met a woman who had stage four colorectal cancer (CRC). The woman was only 52 years old—more than a decade younger ...

EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A doctoral student at the University of Texas at El Paso is digging deep with a new, less invasive way of undergoing a colonoscopy procedure. According to a statement ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Colorectal cancer is the deadliest cancer for Americans under 50 and the second deadliest overall. When detected early, the disease has a 91% survival rate, but more than 50 ...

University of California San Francisco researchers have developed a non-invasive colon screening method. 1. The new method used CT scans to generate 3D holograms of the patient’s colon. 2. The 3D ...

Liquid biopsies have transformed cancer testing. These tests detect signs of cancer using a simple blood draw instead of removing tissue from the body. Traditional biopsies involve surgery, needles, ...

Kentucky has one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the US, but early detection leads to a 91% five-year survival rate. Colorectal cancer is projected to become the leading cancer killer for ...

Anne grew up in a small farm town in southeast Nebraska, where her upbringing was filled with lessons on problem solving, teamwork and the importance of giving back. These qualities have carried her ...

Colorectal cancer screening remains a cornerstone of preventive medicine, with strategies evolving to reduce both incidence and mortality worldwide. Current screening programmes utilise a range of ...

U.S. colorectal cancer screening guidelines for 2026 lower the starting age for average-risk adults and broaden testing options to improve early detection. The changes respond to rising early-onset ...

Health authorities now recommend beginning colorectal cancer screening at age 45 instead of 50, responding to a rise in cases among younger adults. Studies show early detection significantly improves ...