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Recommending Blood Tests for CRC Without Guardrails Risks Confusion
American Cancer Society's recent update on colorectal cancer screening designates blood-based tests as non-preferred options. The update aims to balance the use of these tests by acknowledging their limitations while considering their potential role in screening.
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