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African Americans less likely to receive follow-up colonoscopy
Date: 2010-04-07 00:00:00

According to a recent study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, African Americans are far less likely than Caucasians to have a follow-up colonoscopy after receiving atypical results on a flexible sigmoidoscopy screening test. ... Full Story

Colon screening reduces costs and deaths, studies show
Date: 2010-04-29 00:00:00

Debate over the usefulness of colon testing has caused some medical professionals to suggest that the test can lead to overdiagnosis and unnecessary spending on treatments, but a new study finds that annual screening is the best way to prevent the various forms of colorectal cancer, which actually saves money.... Full Story

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