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oneindia.comUK Panel Recommends Limited Prostate Cancer Screening for BRCA2 Carriers
The UK's National Screening Committee advised screening only for men with a BRCA2 gene variant and family cancer history. No program is recommended for other high-risk groups or the general population.
prnewswire.comAmerican Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society now recommends that adults begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. The organization also added blood-based tests to the list of acceptable screening options.
Usa TodayComedians describe colonoscopy complications; experts say risks remain low
Two comedians recently discussed personal experiences with colonoscopy complications. Medical specialists state that serious complications occur in less than one percent of procedures.
prnewswire.comAmerican Cancer Society Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations on Wednesday to include a blood-based test for adults age 45 and older at average risk. The change applies when individuals decline or do not complete visual exams or stool tests.
American Cancer Society Adds Blood and Stool Tests to Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has endorsed three new screening options for colorectal cancer. The additions include one blood test and two stool tests that detect cancer at higher rates than older methods.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govMedical Groups Differ on Recommended Age to Start Mammograms
Guidelines from major health organizations vary on when women should begin regular mammogram screening and how often scans should occur. The differences center on starting ages of 40, 45, or 50 and screening intervals of one or two years.