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     Alarming 500% Surge: Colorectal Cancer Rates Skyrocket Among U.S. Youths

     The incidence of colorectal cancer among younger people in the U.S. has been steadily rising over the past two decades, with the most significant increases observed in the youngest age groups ...

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2. www.cancer.gov › types › colorectalScreening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps - NCI

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   The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) considers the following methods to be acceptable screening tests for colorectal cancer: Stool tests. Both polyps and colorectal cancers can bleed, and stool tests check for tiny amounts of blood in feces (stool) that cannot be seen visually. (Blood in stool may also indicate the presence of ...

3. www.cdc.gov › colorectal-cancer › screeningScreening for Colorectal Cancer | Colorectal Cancer | CDC

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   Oct 5, 2023 · Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening tests can also find colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best.

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   What is a screening test for colorectal cancer?

   • Screening tests for colorectal cancer are being studied in clinical trials. Tests are used to screen for different types of cancer when a person does not have symptoms. Scientists study screening tests to find those with the fewest harms and most benefits.

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   Should I get a colorectal cancer screening test?

   • The most important thing is to get screened, no matter which test you choose. Colorectal cancer screening tests can be divided into 2 main groups: Stool-based tests: These tests check the stool (feces) for signs of cancer. These tests are less invasive and easier to have done, but they need to be done more often.

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   Is a colonoscopy a screening test for colorectal cancer?

   • A colonoscopy is one of several screening tests for colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor about which test is right for you. Colorectal cancer almost always develops from precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) in the colon or rectum. Screening tests can find precancerous polyps, so that they can be removed before they turn into cancer.

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5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › colonColon cancer screening: Weighing the options - Mayo Clinic

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   Dec 6, 2022 · Your risk of colon cancer might influence your choice of screening tests. If you have an increased risk of colon cancer, your doctor might recommend more-frequent colon cancer screening with colonoscopy. Talk to your doctor about your colon cancer risk if you: Have a personal history of colon cancer or precancerous polyps

6. www.cdc.gov › colorectal-cancer › use-screeningUse of Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests | Colorectal Cancer ...

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   Colorectal cancer screening saves lives. Screening can find precancerous polyps—abnormal growths in the colon or rectum—that can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also helps find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when treatment works best. Please note: In May 2021, the US Preventive Services Task Force changed its ...

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8. www.cancer.org › cancer › typesColorectal Cancer Screening Tests | Sigmoidoscopy ...

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   Test options for colorectal cancer screening. Colorectal cancer screening tests can be divided into 2 main groups: Stool-based tests: These tests check the stool (feces) for signs of cancer. These tests are less invasive and easier to have done, but they need to be done more often. Visual (structural) exams: These tests look at the structure of ...

9. www.cancer.org › cancer › latest-newsColon Cancer and Rectal Cancer Screening: What Are My Options?

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   Feb 5, 2021 · Colorectal cancer screening – testing to look for cancer before symptoms start – can help save lives. Regular screening can find colorectal cancer early when it’s small and might be easier to treat. There are several different screening options for colorectal cancer. No matter which one you choose, the important thing is to be tested.