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Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force
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What is the United States Preventive Services Task Force?
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is a group of physicians and health care experts that reviews published research and makes recommendations about preventive health care.
What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Screening prevents colorectal cancer deaths by 1) finding and removing noncancerous outgrowths …
