DNA stool test for colon cancer — Mayo Clinic June 02, 2009 Overview Show transcript Overview Research shows that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. That's because screening can catch cancer early, while it's still curable. But let's face it, having a colonoscopy to look for cancer or precancerous polyps is not fun. Doctors at Mayo Clinic have studied and improved upon a noninvasive screening test that requires no preparation or procedure. The test detects cancer or precancerous polyps by measuring DNA in your stool. Share Doximity Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Print details Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentArticleAssessing the performance of multitarget stool DNA testing in individuals with history of radiation therapy Q and ADoes pre-procedure knowledge of a positive multitarget stool DNA test improve polyp diagnosis rates?ArticleImproving implementation of best practice guidelines for colorectal cancer screening VID-20440000 Medical Professionals DNA stool test for colon cancer — Mayo Clinic