Colorectal Cancer Screening: 45 is the new 50 (VIDEO)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Dana-Farber's Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH explains the significance of the recent move to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45. The move is prompted by an alarming rise in cases of colorectal cancer in people younger than 50.

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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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