A test for fecal occult blood looks for blood in your poop, or feces. It can be a sign of a problem in your digestive system, such as a growth, or polyp, or cancer in the colon or rectum.

As colorectal cancer rates rise in adults under 50, new at-home screening options offer opportunities for early detection.

No one likes getting a colonoscopy. The procedure, used to check for colon cancer, is uncomfortable, expensive, and sometimes ...

Tumor marker blood tests serve as a powerful diagnostic tool for many types of cancer. Learn more about how healthcare ...

Experts told The Post that while colorectal cancer is highly treatable when caught early, it’s often diagnosed at later ...

Healthcare providers often recommend stool tests to detect hidden blood not visible to the naked eye. Colonoscopy serves as a crucial diagnostic tool, allowing doctors to examine the entire colon ...

Not too long ago, the only way to screen for colorectal cancer was to have a colonoscopy. And while colonoscopy remains the ...

Colon cancer was once primarily a diagnosis for older adults, but the statistics are changing. In recent years, cases have been rising among people younger than 50, which is why the American Cancer ...

UTEP researchers develop a new blood-based test for early detection of colorectal cancer using a portable device.

The age range for screening lowered in recent years to include younger individuals as the incidence rate of colon cancer has shifted. Dr. Stephen Amann, a gastroenterologist at Digestive Health ...

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a reminder about how important it is to get checked for what’s now the ...