A doctor weighs in on the accuracy of do-it-yourself screenings. Feb. 4, 2008 — -- At-home health screening has moved way beyond the pregnancy test. People can now determine if they have a yeast ...

The number of colonoscopies needed to detect one person with advanced neoplasia was 5.1 for guaiac-positive patients but only 2.7 for immunochemical-test–positive patients. Colonoscopy revealed ...

Fecal occult blood testing, a patient-administered test that is much less expensive than a colonoscopy, is a valid option for early detection of colon cancer, according to a report in the Canadian ...

After a maximum follow-up of 14 years, the mean screening participation rate was 63.3%. Those who underwent early screening had reduced risk for colorectal cancer mortality and excess mortality.

Credit: Reese Pharmaceutical. ColoTest is designed to detect blood in stool, which may be an early indication for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal disorders, colitis or polyps.

A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is often performed at a lower cost, according to findings published by the Journal of the ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

UCLA research finds that fewer than one in four eligible younger adults completed colorectal cancer screenings after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) lowered the recommended ...

If you are having digestive symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an at-home stool test, in which you collect stool samples and send them to a lab or bring them to your doctor’s office for analysis.