Fred Hutch unveils results of new blood test that detects colon cancer [ Large intestine ]

Fred Hutch unveils results of new blood test that detects colon cancer [News Highlights]

• Fred Hutch researchers have introduced a new blood test that can detect
  colorectal cancer, in hopes of lowering barriers to screenings.
• A blood test intended to detect colorectal cancer performed well in a
  clinical study, a step towards expanding options for screening the…
• The often dreaded colonoscopy could become less common as the accuracy of
  non-invasive detection tools improves.
• Exact Sciences (EXAS) announces the publication of the BLUE-C study results
  in The New England Journal of Medicine.
• At a time when colorectal cancer is rising, researchers say a blood test
  can detect 83% of people with the disease. If the FDA approves it…
• Many patients are reluctant to undergo colonoscopies or conduct at-home
  fecal tests. Doctors see potential in another screening method.
• A blood test, developed by Guardant Health, was found to be 83% effective
  in detecting colorectal cancer in people confirmed to have the…
• A blood test that will screen for colorectal cancer could be approved by
  the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this year, according to a…
• A cell-free DNA (cfDNA) blood test, aimed at detecting abnormal DNA signals
  in people with an average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC),…
• The latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine featured a duet of
  expansive studies from Guardant Health and Exact Sciences,…