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Sound Body #2111: A Colonoscopy Alternative 03/12/21


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The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) is an at-home test for colon cancer is a pleasant alternative to colonoscopy for lower-risk patients. FIT is safer than a colonoscopy, with a lower risk of complications and Covid-19 exposure, and does as good a job. Colon and rectal cancer is on the rise in younger people - prompting the American Cancer Society to lower the screening age for colorectal cancer to 45 for people with average risk. Also, Dr. Mike ranks the most and least accurate Medical TV shows
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