Blood test added to screening guidelines for colorectal cancers for first time

Blood test added to screening guidelines for colorectal cancers for first time

The American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its guidelines Wednesday to include two new screening options for colorectal cancer, including a first-ever blood test.  The ACS already recommends that adults take colonoscopy tests every 10 years beginning at age 45 and ending at age 75. However, the medical association noted that a sizable proportion of the…

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