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Coverage dated May 22, 2024

Blood test to detect colon cancer could move a step closer to FDA approval in the US

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By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — To screen for colon and rectal cancers, most people have colonoscopies, which can feel invasive and require anesthesia, or they may take an at-home stool test, which can be more convenient but also awkward — and not appealing for the squeamish.

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  1. KTVZ Bend

    Blood test to detect colon cancer could move a step closer to FDA approval in the US (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) — To screen for colon and rectal cancers, most people have colonoscopies, which can feel invasive and require anesthesia, or they may take an at-home stool test, which can be more convenient but also awkward — and not appealing for the squeamish.

  2. NBC News

    FDA panel recommends approval of a blood test for colon cancer (opens NBC News)

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    Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday recommended for the approval of Guardant Health’s blood test to detect colorectal cancer.

  3. CNN

    Blood test to detect colon cancer could get a step closer to FDA approval in the US (opens CNN)

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    Guardant Health’s Shield tests could be the first approved blood screening test for colorectal cancer that meets requirements for Medicare reimbursement.

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