The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test to be used for colorectal cancer screening among average-risk adults 45 and older. The maker of the test, Palo Alto, California-based ...

Screening for the second leading cause of cancer deaths just got a bit easier. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of a new blood test for colorectal cancer (CRC).

Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in adults in the United States. Early detection could prevent more than 90% of colorectal cancer–related deaths, yet more than one third of the ...

American Cancer Society updated guideline published on Wednesday Colonoscopy remains the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening Alternatives now include a blood test and at-home stool tests.

The FDA approved the first at-home test for cervical cancer screening, developed by Teal Health. In clinical trials, the accuracy of self-testing with Teal's wand matched that of a cancer screening ...