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Study Finds Colonoscopy Prevents Deaths from Colon Cancer

By Esther Napolitano, BS and Julie Grisham, MS
Thursday, February 23, 2012

For the first time, a new study has shown that removing polyps by colonoscopy not only prevents colorectal cancer from developing, but also prevents deaths from the disease.

Tags: Colonoscopy; Research; Health Outcomes & Statistics Research; Screening; Colorectal Cancer

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More New Yorkers Getting Lifesaving Colonoscopies

By Esther Napolitano, BS, Science Writer/Editor | Thursday, November 17, 2011

A new study has found that the overall colonoscopy screening rate has improved by 20 percent in five years among underserved and uninsured New Yorkers aged 50 years and older.

Tags: Cancer Care; Colonoscopy; Screening; Colorectal Cancer