By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA tests, a new study says.

Compared to stool DNA testing, researchers found that CT colonography is a cost-saving and clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening, according to a study published in Radiology.

When performed every three to five years, CT colonographies may be more effective at catching instances of colon cancer than stool-based tests, according to a June 10 study published in Radiology. The ...

The ascending colon is the second part of the large intestine, continuing from the cecum. It is about 20–25 cm (7.8–9.8 in) long and is located behind the peritoneum.

The four main types of colostomy to discuss with a doctor include transverse, ascending, descending, and sigmoid. Each is named for the part of the colon in which a surgeon makes the stoma.

CT colonography performed every three to five years could ward off more cases of cancer than DNA testing of stool to look for evidence of colon cancer, researchers reported June 10 in the journal ...

Key Takeaways Colon CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA testingTwo CT screening approaches outperformed stool DNA testing in computer modelsCT screening also was ...

FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA tests, a new study says. CT colonography performed every three to five years could ...