A new blood test was found to detect colon cancer with more than 80% accuracy — and to rule it out for 90% of healthy people.

A blood-based test (Freenome) may provide a new option for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in the average-risk U.S.

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“Until now, we have only had stool-based tests and colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy. A blood test has the potential for improving colorectal cancer screening rates,” she added. For the ...