TUESDAY, Aug. 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Mailing a stool-based test directly to people's homes is the most effective strategy for increasing colorectal cancer screening rates, according to a study ...

In a new study aimed at identifying the best approach to promote colorectal cancer screening in adults aged 45 to 49, UCLA researchers found that simply mailing a stool-based test directly to people's ...

Regular preventive screenings can make a life-changing difference—especially when it comes to cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of ...

An 18% higher screening rates was seen among Hispanic, Black, and White patient populations with mailed fecal immunochemical testing. HealthDay News — Mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) can ...

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 ...

Supports healthcare professional decision-making with top tips on referral guidelines, safety netting and repeat FIT.

Inviting adults to colorectal cancer screening at age 60 shifts diagnoses to earlier stages without reducing short-term death rates, highlighting both the promise and trade-offs of population-based ...

Colorectal cancer mortality fell 50% over 21 years among individuals aged 50 to 69 years in a rural region in Spain, coinciding with the implementation of a population-wide fecal immunochemical ...

Findings compared with three opt-in screening strategies among average-risk adults aged 45 to 49 years. HealthDay News — Mailing a stool-based test directly to people’s homes is the most effective ...

WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2026 (HealthDay News) -- Mailed fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) can significantly increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening across racial and ethnic groups, according to a study ...