A blood-based epigenetic test for colon cancer has been launched in Europe ... The test is the first epigenetic diagnostic to be sold as a kit to laboratories; other epigenetic-based tests ...

A new study demonstrated that a targeted intervention that paired mailing at-home colorectal cancer screening kits with coordinated follow-up tripled screening completion rates compared to usual ...

The researchers report in JAMA Network Open that mailing at-home colorectal cancer screening kits and providing coordinated follow-up led by an academic cancer center tripled screening completion ...

People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they're provided a free test, a new study says. About 30% of patients mailed a free stool test kit completed their ...

Nova Scotia's colorectal cancer screening program sends kits to all Nova Scotians aged 50 to 74 every two years. It is aimed at early detection and prevention. The strategy has inspired copies ...

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FREMONT, Neb. (WOWT) - The Three Rivers Public Health Department will host a free drive-thru event offering colon cancer test ...

People are three times more likely to undergo at-home colon cancer screening if they're provided a free test, a new study says. About 30% of patients mailed a free stool test kit completed their ...

One of Nova Scotia's cancer screening strategies may be getting revamped thanks to students at NSCAD University in Halifax. Nova Scotia's colorectal cancer screening program sends kits to all Nova ...