Colon Cancer Screening Still Underused
More awareness is needed to screen for colon cancer. This is one type of cancer that is curable if detected early enough. Options include a fecal-occult stool test yearly, in combination with flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, or a colonoscopy every 10 years. The best evidence-based recommendations can be found via the USPSTF.
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