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New non-invasive option for colon cancer screening

Name: New non-invasive option for colon cancer screening
Uploaded: 2014-03-19T15:47:13-0400
Duration: 2 min 8 s
Description: The Cologuard tests stool samples for abnormal DNA. The test was 92-percent effective at catching cancer, and 42-percent effective at finding pre-cancerous polyps. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.

The Cologuard tests stool samples for abnormal DNA. The test was 92-percent effective at catching cancer, and 42-percent effective at finding pre-cancerous polyps. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains.