Australia’s recent move to lower the starting age for bowel (colorectal) cancer screening from 50 down to 45 years old will mean better outcomes – but it will also increase the burden on an already ...

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for all adults starting at age 45. After age 75, the task force recommends talking with your health care team to decide ...

Adding a deadline to a mailed invitation for FIT colorectal cancer screening resulted in improved return rates. The highest return rate was seen with a 2-week deadline. This intervention can be easily ...

Pharmacy-based CRC screening programs using FIT can improve early detection, especially in underserved communities, with effective follow-up care. Patients prefer digital updates for negative results ...

According to a 2025 survey conducted by the Prevent Cancer Foundation, only 51% of U.S. adults 21 and older say they have had a routine cancer screening or medical appointment in the past year, which ...

A new study shows that if you adopt a healthier lifestyle after bowel screening, it can lower your risk of both bowel cancer and other chronic diseases. Previous studies have estimated that ...