Study touts colon x-ray as less intrusive, cheaper

A long-awaited federal study of an X-ray alternative to the dreaded colonoscopy confirms its effectiveness at spotting most cancers, although it was far from perfect. Medicare is already considering paying for this cheaper, less intrusive option that could persuade more people to get screened for colon cancer. (Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire)

 

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