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Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer - CNN

By Jacqueline Howard

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer - CNN

The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.

Summary
<ul><li>The American Cancer Society now recommends a blood test as a colorectal cancer screening option for adults who decline visual or stool tests.</li><li>The Shield test detects tumor DN… [+13672 chars]

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