The American Cancer Society updated colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include blood-based tests alongside colonoscopy and stool screening methods. The changes aim to increase screening participation by offering multiple evidence-based detection options for the 152,810 new cases expected in 2024. β Photo: Aman Chaturvedi / Pexels
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