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Colon Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment by Stage By Pooja Sharma

   Diagnosis of colon cancer: Why is screening necessary? Undergoing a regular screening test procedure for colon cancer can prove elementary in detecting the presence of the disease at its earliest stage. Moreover, screening can amplify the chance of a cure as it helps doctors evaluate and devise an appropriate treatment plan as per the… Read More: Colon Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment by Stage By Pooja Sharma »

Many Older Americans May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings

By Steven ReinbergHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Jan. 21, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Many older Americans are unnecessarily screened for breast and prostate cancer, which can lead to treatments they don’t need, a new study contends. The practice may also be costing the U.S. health care system $ 1.2 billion a year, the researchers added. Almost 16… Read More: Many Older Americans May Get Unneeded Breast, Prostate Cancer Screenings »