A breakthrough in medical testing now allows for colorectal cancer screening with just a simple blood test.
screening with just a simple blood test, promising a more accessible and less invasive way to catch the disease early.
The simplicity of a blood test could make it more likely for people to be screened for and, ultimately, survive the disease. Other primary screening options include feces-based tests or colonoscopy. The 5-year survival rate for colorectal cancer is 64%. In its news release, Guardant Health officials said they anticipate the test to be covered under Medicare. The out-of-pocket cost for people whose insurance does not cover the test has not yet been announced. The test is expected to be available by next week,
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