Doctors say there are less invasive screening options for colon cancer, but each comes with tradeoffs.

Cologuard and other at-home tests are not intended for and have not been tested in people with Lynch syndrome. Furthermore, ...

Researchers conducted a prospective, randomized study of 249 patients with positive fecal occult blood tests. Patients either received a standard forward-viewing colonoscopy or a full-spectrum ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Physician who writes about the rising rates of cancer in young adults. Colon cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

For those approaching or over age 45, the very word—colonoscopy—can elicit waves of dread. However, these screenings truly save lives. Colonoscopies are considered the “gold standard” for screening.

We reviewed the published evidence from randomized, controlled trials, observational studies, and modeling studies assessing stool-based, endoscopic, and CT colonography–based screening methods and ...