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Younger People More Likely to Undergo Colonoscopy After Guideline Change

May 30, 2022 By julie

Reminder: Check your insurance coverage regarding level of coverage to see if you qualify.

After the screening age for colonoscopy was lowered in colorectal cancer (CRC) guidelines, younger people were more likely to undergo the procedure, researchers found. See this article for more details:

https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/98768

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