Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to reflect advances in technology and increase access to screening.

By: Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 30, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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By Andrea Dwyer, University of Colorado Anschutz

It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the American Cancer Society’s 2018 decision to recommend lowering the recommended age for average-risk screening from 50 to 45.

Riding on the momentum of increasing public awareness of colorectal cancer, the society …

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