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New blood test can help test for colon cancer

Doctors are hopeful a new blood test will start more conversations around colorectal cancer and help save lives.

September 19, 2024
 Surgeon and nurse looking at a monitor during a screening

Dr. Jessica Gowing, Colon and Rectal Surgeon from Rose Medical Center, discusses colon cancer screenings, and a new blood test though the gold standard remains a colonoscopy.

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Published:
September 19, 2024
Location:
Rose Medical Center

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