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 ...

Alibaba’s DAMO COCA AI CT scan detects colorectal cancer with 99.8% specificity, enabling accurate, non-invasive, prep-free ...

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 ...

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced an expanded partnership with Humana Inc. to enhance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Two former surgeon generals are pushing back on a CMS proposal aimed at expanding Medicare coverage of some colorectal cancer screening tests, The Center Square reported May 5. The proposed rule would ...

Automated text messages significantly improve colorectal cancer screening uptake compared to phone calls, offering a scalable ...