Genetic testing for colon cancer: Joint statement of the American College of Medical Genetics and American Society of Human Genetics Joint Test and Technology Transfer Committee Working Group Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of can- cer death in the United States. Annually, ...
The only way to know if you’re at risk of developing hereditary colon cancer is to getcolon cancer genetic testing. Genetic testing can cover all known colon cancer-related genes; however, there are still situations when genetic testing is unable to identify a causative mutation for those with...
Due to the discouraging proportion of middle-age patients who are found to have colon cancer after it has spread, physicians are encouraging patients over 40 to undergo annual testing for occult blood in stool. The most frequently used test, Hemoccult, is not always accurate. A new test is ...
The American Cancer Society and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend regular colorectal cancer exams starting at age 45 for people who have an average chance of getting it. If you’re at a higher chance, talk to your doctor about when to start testing. When people are diagnosed...
or a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. Cologuard is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high risk patients. Cologuard performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. Cologuard performance in repeat testing has not been evalu...
Home tests for colorectal cancer are a good screening choice for many people, even though they don't find as many cancers as a colonoscopy. There are several home options, so you should talk to your doctor about the best choice for you. If you decide to use home colon cancer testing, ...
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer, expanding options for screening for the potentially deadly disease.
CT scans provide your doctor with a detailed image of your colon. When used in diagnosing colorectal cancer, another name for a CT scan is a virtual colonoscopy. What are the treatment options for colorectal cancer? Treatment of colorectal cancer depends on a variety of factors. The state of...
Surgery is the only curative modality for localized colon cancer (stage I-III). Surgical resection potentially provides the only curative option for patients with limited metastatic disease in liver and/or lung (stage IV disease). Surgical options include the following: Right hemicolectomy: For lesi...
Testing stool samples has proven successful, she said. One type called fecal immunochemical testing, or FIT, asks patients to apply a sample to a card that they mail to lab. The lab checks it for blood, which can be a sign of polyps or colon cancer. "It's a really nice option becaus...