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Vinay Prasad on Cancer Screening

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Evaluating Colon Cancer Screening Methods: Colonoscopy vs. Alternatives

This chapter explores the use of colonoscopy for colon cancer screening in the U.S. compared to European practices, emphasizing financial incentives and effectiveness concerns. The discussion raises important questions about the method's actual impact on reducing colon cancer mortality.

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