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This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benef

The most common test used to check for colon cancer is the once-a-decade colonoscopy. But researchers say stool and blood tests could aid testing.

Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, announced that it has launched its blood-based colorectal cancer screening test, ShieldTM, in collaboration with Samsung Medical Center in South Korea.

This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benef

This 2023 Recommendation Statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benef

A Glendale woman was convicted of a $359 million fraud scheme targeting federal healthcare programs. The woman was identified as Lourdes Navarro, 64, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Navarro pleaded guilty to collecting millions by fraudulently submitting claims to government and private insurance programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, her claims involved “expensive and medically […]

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States.

A new study found that most cancer screenings don't save lives by extending lifespans. But that doesn't mean these screenings aren't providing useful information that can better someone's quality of life. Here's what to know about the new research.

The American College of Physicians updates its guidance for colorectal screenings, raising the recommended age from 45 to 50. Experts disagree with the new reco

Screening uptake for all screening programmes, cervical smears being one. we know that the screening programme saves around about 5000 lives a year, and that could be much higher if we could get increased uptake, because one in three women currently dont come forward on an average, and in london only 50% to come forward for their screening tests. this could be huge.- come forward for their screening tests. this could be huge. there are lots of reasons _ tests. this could be huge. there are lots ...