Fecal occult blood testing, a patient-administered test that is much less expensive than a colonoscopy, is a valid option for early detection of colon cancer, according to a report in the Canadian ...

Occult blood refers to small traces of blood that a person cannot see in their stool. The presence of blood in the stool could be a sign of an underlying condition. Health experts often use this test ...

Credit: Reese Pharmaceutical. ColoTest is designed to detect blood in stool, which may be an early indication for colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal disorders, colitis or polyps.

October 9, 2008 — Stool DNA testing is a new approach to screening for colorectal cancer, but it is an evolving technology. A study has found that the first-generation stool DNA test (SDT-1) is not ...

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After a maximum follow-up of 14 years, the mean screening participation rate was 63.3%. Those who underwent early screening had reduced risk for colorectal cancer mortality and excess mortality.

Detectable fecal hemoglobin is associated with death from a wide range of causes, not just colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a new study published online July 16 in the journal Gut. "[Fecal ...

A standard test for colon cancer that looks for blood in the stool may turn up more risks than doctors or patients bargained for, researchers reported Monday. They found that patients who had hidden ...

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If you notice blood in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement, you’re likely to be concerned. There are many reasons your stool could contain blood, and while most causes are ...

If you are having digestive symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an at-home stool test, in which you collect stool samples and send them to a lab or bring them to your doctor’s office for analysis.