A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people.

Changes to DNA can affect oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, resulting in multiple gene changes that may lead to colon cancer. Polyps are growths that form on the inside of the colon.

Research that has not yet been peer-reviewed shows the newest blood test is more than 80% accurate in detecting colon cancer ...

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While colon cancer has traditionally been associated with older adults, recent data reveals an alarming trend: cases are ...

New blood tests for detecting colorectal cancer seem like an easy and convenient option compared to a colonoscopy. Instead of ...

Patients with colon cancer who still have cancer cells in their blood after surgery may improve their survival odds with ...

St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now offering patients enhanced colonoscopies with the GI Genius ...