Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Virtual Colonoscopy Effective for Average Risk People

Regular colonoscopy's long-term value is also confirmed, studies report

Posted September 17, 2008

"The average person should be reassured by these findings if they've had a high quality colonoscopy, they need not be screened again for at least five years," he said.

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Learn more about colon cancer screening options from the American Cancer Society.

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