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There is a new tool in the fight against colon cancer available in Saskatchewan. The locally developed, non-invasive screening method called COLOGIC is a simple blood test that measures chemicals linked to colon cancer. The lower the chemical ...

Routine screenings appear to have reduced overall rates of colorectal cancer 06/19/2013 | ConsumerAffairs | Health A former reporter and bureau chief for broadcast outlets and magazines, Truman Lewis has covered presidential campaigns, state ...

Early trial supports accuracy of the screening, which could be a boon in preventing the disease. WEDNESDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- Could screening for colon cancer someday be as easy as having a blood test? Researchers say just such a test is ...

The Canadian Cancer Society says it has some concerns over a new blood test that could aid in the early detection of colon cancer developed by a Saskatoon-based company. The blood test can show if a person is at risk for colon cancer, and suggest ...

Colonoscopies are used successfully to screen for colorectal cancer and save lives. But many people are reluctant to go through the ordeal despite less than 10 percent survival rate for those with advanced cancer versus a 90 percent survival rate ...

_ Bits and pieces of "biological dirt" from inside people's colons are being left on three in 20 of the instruments inserted in people's rectums to examine their lower digestive tract, according to a study at five hospitals nationwide. "Three out ...

It's hard enough convincing people to have a colonoscopy because of the laxative and liquids-only prep regimen you need to undergo the day before. Now a study at five hospitals nationwide finds that three out of 20 endoscopes (pictured at left) ...

Posted on 06/11/2013 by Candy Sagon | Personal Health and Well-being | Comments Bulletin Today | Personal Health Print It's hard enough convincing people to have a colonoscopy because of the laxative, liquids-only prep regimen you need to ...

EndoChoice received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Fuse colonoscopy system. The Fuse colonoscopy system is designed to provide a wider range of view during endoscopic screening and may help physicians catch more tumors. The system features several ...