Pilot Study for Colorectal Cancer and Advanced Adenoma Detection With the Mainz Biomed Colorectal Cancer Test

This study tests a new stool-based screening test (the Mainz Biomed test) to see how well it can detect colorectal cancer and large pre-cancerous growths (called advanced adenomas) before a colonoscopy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 45 years of age or older - You have been advised to get a routine screening colonoscopy - You are at average risk for colorectal cancer (no strong personal or family history) - You have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or advanced adenoma and are scheduled for surgery **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have symptoms like rectal bleeding or unexplained weight loss - You have had a colonoscopy in the past 9 years (for average risk) or 3 years (for higher risk) - You are currently pregnant - You are already enrolled in another clinical study Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.