American Cancer Society Lowers Colorectal Cancer Screening Age to 45, Adds Blood Tests
The American Cancer Society has updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines, now recommending adults begin screening at age 45 and incorporating new blood-based tests as an additional option for early detection, especially as cases rise in younger adults.
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American Cancer Society says adults should start colorectal cancer screenings at 45
The American Cancer Society is changing its screening recommendations for colorectal cancer, suggesting adults begin screening at age 45 and adding blood-based tests as an option.
By Yuki Noguchi
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The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.
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New stool tests are better at detecting colon cancer. SetsukoN/Getty Images New tests endorsed by the American Cancer Society screen for colon cancer using blood and stool. Colonoscopies are still the best bet, but experts stress any decent test is better than none at all. The tests are typically covered by insurance for anyone over 45. The American Cancer Society is adding three new colon cancer screening tests to its recommendations. The move is designed to get more people tested more reg...
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