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New colon cancer finding could lead to earlier diagnosis—and better outcomes

March 28, 2018

The most common method of screening for colon cancer is a colonoscopy. However, certain cancer-causing polyps can be easily missed during an examination.

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Solving a Colon Cancer Mystery

For years, physicians have puzzled over why people with “clean” colonoscopies went on to develop colon cancer. With a new finding, OMRF’s Dr. David Jones may have solved this puzzle. The discovery could lead to a way to detect these cancers earlier and more effectively. Trailing only lung cancer, colon cancer is the leading cause […]

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