Updated: 05/26/2009 6:07 PM KSTP.com |
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Mayo creates simple colonoscopy testing
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Research shows that screening for colorectal cancer saves lives--that's because if cancer is caught early, it can be curable.
However, having an invasive procedure like a colonoscopy isn't exactly enjoyable.
But doctors at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester have come up with a simple DNA test that can detect colorectal cancer in its early stages.