Tag Archives: colon cancer

Study searches for biomarkers that could identify colorectal cancer

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Amber Smith

Colonoscopy has the undisputed ability to nip cancer in the bud, but many people find the screening unpleasant. Someday, maybe colonoscopy will be replaced by a simple blood or urine test. Listen: interview about this study A National Cancer Institute … Continue reading →

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How to obtain a low-cost or no-cost colonoscopy in Onondaga County

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Amber Smith

The Onondaga County Health Department’s Cancer Services Program makes cancer screenings such as colonoscopy available for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Program coordinator Jenny Dickinson says about 40 percent of people skip colon cancer screening due to fear, embarrassment … Continue reading →

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