Jan 22, 2025 · Find out more about the pros and cons of specific tests used for colon cancer screening, including colonoscopy, stool DNA test and virtual colonoscopy.

Dec 19, 2024 · A personal history of colorectal cancer or polyps. Having had colon cancer or colon polyps increases the risk of colon cancer. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Conditions that cause pain …

Oct 30, 2025 · Screening tests are for people who aren't at a high risk of colorectal cancer and who don't have symptoms of colon or rectum cancer. These symptoms may include blood in the stool or in the …

Aug 18, 2018 · In an announcement published in late May, the American Cancer Society released a new guideline recommending that regular screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45 for …

Dec 24, 2025 · But most medical organizations in the United States agree that the benefits of screening decline after age 75 for most people and there's little evidence to support continuing screening after …

Aug 14, 2025 · Mayo Clinic's early-onset colorectal cancer services provide expert care and support for the rising number of people diagnosed with colon or rectal cancer before age 50. Experts at Mayo …

Jan 22, 2025 · Obtén más información sobre las ventajas y desventajas de las pruebas específicas utilizadas para la detección del cáncer de colon, incluidas la colonoscopia, la prueba de ADN en las …

Jul 22, 2025 · Alaska Native peoples experience the highest rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the world. In 2018, the incidence rate for this population was 61.9 per 100,000 people. Although CRC …

Colon polyps don't usually cause symptoms. It's important to have regular screening tests because colon polyps found early can usually be taken out safely and completely. The best prevention for …

Apr 25, 2024 · Learn about this noninvasive colon cancer screening test that can detect DNA changes in cells collected from a stool sample.