In a new survey, 40% of adults over 50 said an age cutoff for routine colorectal cancer screenings at 75 years old was “somewhat” or “very” unacceptable. Experts set this guideline because at age 75, ...

This article is brought to you by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Colon cancer has become more predominant across the nation in recent years, with the American Cancer Society estimating that ...

The American College of Physicians has released new guidelines for screenings of colorectal cancer, pushing back the age for people who are asymptomatic. The ACP now is suggesting that people who are ...

If you're in your mid-40s and haven't had your colon checked, it might be time. The American Cancer Society's newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at ...

It’s important to understand that even commonplace health advice and guidelines are not set in stone. Recommendations from experts in health care come after carefully examining a wide range of data ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We’re focusing on the increase in colon cancer this morning. With recent changes in screening guidelines, that could impact your healthcare decisions. Dr. Eddy Castillo, ...

Gastroenterologist Daniel J. Pambianco, MD, writes about ACG’s recently updated guidelines for colorectal screening and the importance of routine colonoscopy screening in a Daily Progress article. Dr.

Dear Doctor: Can you please explain why we keep hearing different things about when to get screened for colon cancer? I think it just changed again, and it’s kind of confusing. I’m 47 years old and ...