American Cancer Society Adds Blood Tests to Colorectal Screening

The American Cancer Society expanded its colorectal cancer screening guidelines in the United States to include blood-based tests approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration. This update targets adults aged 45 and older who are at average risk and decline traditional screening methods such as colonoscopies or stool tests.

According to KSL. com, the inclusion of blood tests aims to increase screening rates among individuals who avoid conventional procedures. The new guidelines now offer more options to improve early detection and potentially reduce colorectal cancer mortality.