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Blood test added to screening guidelines for colorectal cancers for first time
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening guidelines to include a first-ever blood test as a new option. Adults are still advised to undergo colonoscopy tests every 10 years starting at age 45 and ending at 75.
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