A simple at-home test could cut colorectal cancer death risk by 43%
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People who participated in colorectal cancer screening had a 43% lower risk of dying from the disease, according to long-term data from more than 376,000 people in Sweden. The findings suggest that completing a simple at-home screening test could make a major difference in survival. (via Science Daily)
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