HEALTHMay 27 · 11:00 UTCNBC NEWSErika Edwards

Blood test added to colorectal cancer screening options by cancer group

The American Cancer Society has included Guardant Health's Shield blood test as a new option for colorectal cancer screening. This addition expands non-invasive testing methods for early cancer detection.

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