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By Murray Sherriffs<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The American Cancer Society has added blood-based screening tests to its list of recommended choices for adults age 45 and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer and who have not completed had their stools examined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorectal cancer cases have surged in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study by the Canadian Medical Association Journal says colorectal cancer is among four cancers estimated to account for 47 per cent of all new cancer cases in the country for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Yoo-Joung Ko, medical oncologist at St. Michael\u2019s Hospital says that blood-screening is easier on patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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