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Colorectal cancer screening guidelines add stool and blood options
Updated American Cancer Society guidance keeps colonoscopy and stool tests as primary screening paths for average-risk adults, while adding new stool-based molecular testing and a blood-based option.
Key Takeaways
- Updated guidance adds a new stool-based molecular test recommended every three years.
- A blood-based test is available for patients who refuse colonoscopy or stool testing.
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