American College of Physicians (ACP) Provides Updated Guidelines for Asymptomatic Adult Colon Cancer Screening Discovering new information about preventing colorectal cancer, also commonly referred to as colon cancer, the American College of Physicians (ACP) recently shared updated advice to help people stay healthy. They suggest that adults who are 50 years or older should start…
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most-common type of cancer among Americans, after skin cancer, lung cancer, and prostate/breast cancer. It is recommended that all adults have a colonoscopy once they reach age 50, or sooner if they have colon cancer or colorectal cancer in their family history. Invariably, colon cancer screening continues to save thousands…