Fewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study published online March ...

Credit: Reese Pharmaceutical. ColoTest is designed to detect blood in stool, which may be an early indication for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal disorders, colitis or polyps.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a major global health challenge, with early detection proving essential for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) has ...

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, with over 1.9 million new cases in 2020, and is also the third most common cause of cancer-related mortality. 1 Colorectal cancer rates are ...

Blood in the stool is one of those symptoms that tests judgment quietly. It appears unexpectedly, causes momentary concern, and is then quickly pushed aside. There is often no pain or fever; and no ...

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Kentucky, and it often doesn't cause symptoms, especially in its early stages. Regular screening, beginning at age 45, is the ...