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GI doctor’s thoughts on the Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening
In July 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it had approved Guardant Health’s blood test, called Shield, to screen for…
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When should I get a colonoscopy?
Colorectal (colon) cancer is the preventable cancer. The only screening exam that detects and prevents colorectal cancer is a colonoscopy. This is considered the…
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Heath experts lower age of colon cancer screenings to 45 years old
Dr. Larry Kim speaks with FOX31 about the importance of routine colonoscopy screening beginning at age 45.
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Colorectal cancer is on the rise in younger adults: What you need to know
Colorectal (colon) cancer is common. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and women in the U.S. Because many colorectal cancers…
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal (colon) cancer is beatable, treatable and preventable. Colorectal is the third most diagnosed cancer worldwide. It affects…
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