She Wasn’t Due For Her Colonoscopy. A Blood Test Found Cancer Anyway

A physician assistant with no symptoms and a clear colonoscopy was three years from her next screening. A blood test found ...
The Washington Post

Can I do a stool test at home instead of a colonoscopy?

Q: My doctor always encourages me to do a colonoscopy for colorectal cancer screening. But I have friends who just do a stool test at home, which seems easier. Why should I go through the hassle of a ...
Medscape

Colonoscopy Follow-Up After Positive Stool Test Determines CRC Risk

A recent study found that patients who had a positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) but didn’t follow through with a colonoscopy had a fourfold higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than the ...
Everyday Health on MSN

Putting Off Your Colonoscopy? Now You Can Get a Blood Test Instead

The American Cancer Society’s newest recommendations include blood tests, in addition to stool tests and colonoscopy.