Free colon cancer screening test kits available at local drive-thru events

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Free take-home screening tests for colon cancer will be distributed at several drive-thru events scheduled in Decatur, Lincoln, Springfield and Taylorville. It is sponsored by the Regional Cancer Partnership, which includes Springfield’s Memorial Health and SIU School of Medicine. Clinic and HSHS St. John’s Hospital. “March is Colorectal Awareness Month and we […]

New FIT stool test shows promise

Share on PinterestResearchers say a new stool test could reduce the number of people who need to undergo a colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer.Charles Gürn/Getty Images Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the United States, excluding skin cancer.. Colorectal cancer screening has reduced cancer incidence since […]

New stool test could detect signs sooner than current tests

Each year, nearly 2 million people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and approximately 935,000 people die from colorectal cancer worldwide. Scientists have announced that they have developed a new stool test that is more effective at detecting colorectal cancer than similar tests currently on the market. A new stool test could help people be diagnosed […]

New stool test could detect more colon cancers sooner

By Carol Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter Monday, February 12, 2024 Dutch researchers have developed a new stool test that appears to be able to detect colon polyps more accurately than current tests. “Current tests work well, but there is still room for improvement,” said Dr. Gerrit Mayer, lead researcher at the Netherlands Cancer Institute in […]

Are you worried that your child will get appendicitis?Try the Jump Test: Shot

This child does not have appendicitis. But if you think you might be, ask to jump. If you can’t do it without significant pain, you will need to call your doctor and possibly go to the hospital. Kentaro Tryman/Getty Images/Mascot hide caption toggle caption Kentaro Tryman/Getty Images/Mascot This child does not have appendicitis. But if […]