Dr. Barry Dworkin

Many not getting colon cancer screening when they should. Half of all colorectal cancer diagnosed in Canada are too late for effective treatment. Screening starts at 50 for those with no family history.

Health Headlines Commentary for June 13, 2018

Source:

Half of colorectal cancers diagnosed too late for effective treatment: study

Reference:

Canadian Cancer Statistics, 2018

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