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Old 11-01-2012, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by gerryann View Post
anyone know if bloodtesting or fecal test can find colon cancer?
Blood testing... NO! Fecal test... yes and no! The most accurate method of detecting is a colonoscopy. Here is further reading on these questions:

Colon cancer: Tests and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com

https://www.healthtap.com/#topics/ca...t-colon-cancer
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