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Colon cancer screening in African Americans


 

Data show that African Americans present with colon cancer at an earlier age than whites. But there's debate about the appropriate screening age. Should all African American patients be screened at age 40? Dr. Byron Cryer, professor of medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, discusses the pros and cons of earlier screening and shares his opinion on the issue.

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