Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
67 results for "colonoscopy"
A surgical robot just earned FDA clearance to transform one of medicine's most important cancer screening tools. The Triton 1 System brings precision and comfort to colonoscopies, potentially saving more lives from colorectal cancer.
Troy Thompson's postponed 2020 colonoscopy turned into a Stage 4 colon cancer diagnosis, but his story is saving lives. Now in remission after 20 rounds of chemotherapy, he's urging everyone over 45 to schedule their screening.
Americans now have easier screening options that could save thousands of lives. Two new tests join updated guidelines making colorectal cancer detection more accessible than ever.
New guidelines add blood tests as a colorectal cancer screening option, making early detection easier for people who avoid colonoscopies. The change comes as cases among young adults rise, offering more ways to catch cancer early and save lives.
Scientists have developed a simple stool test that detects 90% of colorectal cancers by analyzing gut bacteria patterns, nearly matching colonoscopy accuracy without the invasive procedure. The breakthrough could make life-saving screening accessible to millions who avoid traditional testing.
A simple blood test called Shield just became the first FDA-approved blood screening for colorectal cancer, offering hope for thousands who skip traditional colonoscopies. Marine veteran and cancer survivor Sherri Chippo is spreading the word that this quick, accessible test could save lives across Pennsylvania.
A 45-year-old police detective walked into his colonoscopy laughing with his wife. Minutes later, he heard the words "you have cancer" and his world changed forever.
Hawaii just became the first state to cover all follow-up colonoscopy costs after positive screening tests, removing financial barriers that kept thousands from life-saving care. The new law also creates a $1.8 million fund to help uninsured residents access screenings that can catch this preventable cancer early.
New research shows many older adults can safely skip common medical procedures that do more harm than good. Doctors are rethinking colonoscopies after 75, skin lesion removals, and thyroid medications that were once considered routine.
Justin Lewis fought for a colonoscopy at 34 and discovered Stage 2A colon cancer that had been growing for a decade. Now three years cancer-free, the Chula Vista man is on a mission to save lives by urging Black men to get screened early.
A nurse practitioner's instinct to order a CT scan instead of a colonoscopy caught Kate Ping's advanced ovarian cancer in time to treat it. That decision, inspired by the loss of the nurse's own friend, gave Ping a fighting chance against a disease that often goes undetected until too late.
For the first time, the American Cancer Society recommends a simple blood test as a screening option for colon cancer, giving hope to millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could save thousands of lives by making screening more accessible.
A Houston cop who discovered his cancer too late asked organizers to share his story before he died. Now his legacy will help save lives at a race dedicated to early screening.
Amanda Fitzpatrick trusted her instincts when she noticed troubling symptoms at 47, leading to an early-stage cancer diagnosis that saved her life. Her story highlights a critical shift: colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in adults under 50.
A simple blood test has joined the list of approved colorectal cancer screening options, offering hope for millions who avoid traditional testing. This breakthrough could help catch more cancers early when they're most treatable.
Scientists are testing vaccines that could prevent colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition affecting 1 million Americans. Early results show the approach revved up cancer-fighting immune cells and reduced precancerous growths.
Ian Ferguson, 37, had zero symptoms when standard bloodwork revealed microscopic blood loss that led doctors to discover early-stage colon cancer. His story highlights how routine screening can save lives, especially as colorectal cancer rates surge among younger adults.
Nearly 5 million Americans are alive today thanks to a stunning 35% drop in cancer deaths over the past three decades. Better screening and breakthrough treatments are turning the tide against one of medicine's toughest fights.
A 46-year-old Albany woman who beat stage 3 colon cancer is teaming up with her surgeon to spread a message that could save thousands of lives. Their mission: get people screened before it's too late.
Matthew Scholtes is turning his colon cancer journey into a mission to save lives through early detection. His advocacy comes as colorectal cancer becomes the leading cause of cancer death in young adults.
Showing 20 of 67