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City eliminates colon cancer testing disparities
Date: 2011-11-18 00:00:00

Despite the fact that overall deaths from colon cancer have decreased over the past few decades, rate of the illness have actually increased among minority groups. Experts blame this on low rates of colon cancer testing, but a new study indicates that public awareness campaigns can increase rates of screening among these groups and lower the burden of the disease.... Full Story

Higher blood sugar levels linked to colon cancer risk
Date: 2011-11-30 00:00:00

Older women who have blood testing reveal that they have elevated glucose levels may be at a higher risk of developing colorectal cancer, according to a new study published in the British Journal of Cancer.... Full Story

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