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Colonoscopy Cuts Colorectal Cancer Rates by 65%

1/13/2025

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A groundbreaking study reveals that colonoscopy can slash colorectal cancer rates by 65% and reduce mortality by an impressive 76%. Conducted by professors Cha Jae-myung and Lee Ji-young, the research analyzed nearly 750,000 subjects over nearly a decade, emphasizing the procedure's vital role for individuals aged 50 to 65. The findings were published in 'Endoscopy.'

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A groundbreaking study reveals that colonoscopy can slash colorectal cancer rates by 65% and reduce mortality by an impressive 76%. Conducted by professors Cha Jae-myung and Lee Ji-young, the research analyzed nearly 750,000 subjects over nearly a decade, emphasizing the procedure's vital role for individuals aged 50 to 65. The findings were published in 'Endoscopy.'