New guidelines published online by Cancer Care Ontario say the province is lowering its colorectal cancer screening age from ...

A 13-year follow-up of the NordICC trial found colonoscopy screening significantly reduced colorectal cancer incidence but showed no statistically significant drop in mortality. Researchers say ...

Here are some guidelines for the screening colonoscopy. Verify patient benefits and secure preauthorization. This usually requires two different phone calls to the payor. Ask what benefits the patient ...

If you received a colonoscopy reminder in the mail when you turned 50, you’re not alone. For decades, age 50 was the magic number to begin colorectal cancer screening in the U.S. But with rising ...

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina will now cover preventive colonoscopy screenings once every 10 years for all its fully insured members 50 and older, the insurer announced. The coverage went ...

New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50. The American Cancer Society's advice puts it out of sync with guidelines from an ...

U.S. colorectal cancer screening guidelines for 2026 lower the starting age for average-risk adults and broaden testing options to improve early detection. The changes respond to rising early-onset ...

ROANOKE, Va. – March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. It’s the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, and the fourth leading cause in women, according to the American Cancer Society. 10 ...

This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Colon cancer has become more predominant across the nation in recent years, with the American Cancer Society estimating that ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Screening colonoscopy findings did not differ significantly between adults aged 45 to 49 years and those aged 50 ...

What if you could get checked for colon cancer with only a routine blood draw? A new blood test in Michigan is making the process much easier. No bowel prep, no sedation and no awkward stool kit to ...