61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?

Update: 2022-11-11

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Colonoscopy is strongly recommended for Americans over 45. But a new study suggests its benefits have been overstated. Should we change how we screen for colorectal cancer?

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61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?

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61. Should You Bother Getting a Colonoscopy?