The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines, adding blood-based tests and reaffirming screening should begin at age 45.

Many of us are aware of mammograms and smear tests, but have you ever heard of a faecal immunochemical test (FIT), which is used to screen for bowel cancer? Bowel cancer screening is a relatively new ...

Huntsman Cancer Institute recommends all individuals start regular colorectal cancer screenings at age 45. Colorectal cancer screenings help detect colon and rectal cancer early when it is easier to ...

A "life-saving" early diagnosis followed a test for a woman who had no symptoms.

Researchers have found that adding a deadline to bowel screening invitation letters boosted test returns, with the largest effect for a 2-week return deadline. The study, which was led by Professor ...

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK and comprises three different types Obesity is one of the major factors ...

NHS England is set to significantly enhance its bowel cancer screening programme, aiming to detect thousands more cases at an earlier, more treatable stage. From next month, the national health ...

Single men are significantly less likely to participate in bowel screening tests compared to those who live with a partner, according to a new University of Stirling study. The findings are among the ...

Australia's recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes—but it will also increase the burden on an already ...