CU Cancer Center

Colonoscopy vs. Stool-Based Tests: What is the Best Way to Detect Colorectal Cancer? 

Written by Greg Glasgow | March 08, 2023

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and with the recent news that the disease is on the rise among people under 55, it’s more important than ever for people to understand the screening options for colorectal cancer.  

We talked with University of Colorado Cancer Center member Swati Patel, MD, about the two most common colorectal cancer screening models — colonoscopies and stool-based tests — and the similarities and differences between them.