New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Detection

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A new blood test called SHIELD can detect colorectal cancer with over 80% accuracy, offering a less invasive screening option for average-risk individuals. The test is not recommended for high-risk groups.

Key Points

  • SHIELD blood test detects colorectal cancer from circulating tumor DNA
  • Intended for average-risk individuals without symptoms
  • May increase screening compliance and lead to fewer CRC-related deaths

Pros

  • Less invasive than colonoscopy
  • Can detect colorectal cancer with over 80% accuracy

Cons

  • Less effective at detecting precancerous lesions
  • Not recommended for high-risk individuals