A new Ohio State University study shows that an at-home colon cancer screening test could reduce the risk of colorectal cancer death and may be as effective as a colonoscopy. The study involved ...

Colon cancer is the second-deadliest cancer in the US, partly due to low screening rates. New and emerging screening tools, like blood and breath tests, may offer alternatives to in-office screenings.

The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...