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Abstract
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, with approximately 55,000 people dying every year from this disease. Although early detection is crucial, a recent study found that the number of people undergoing routine screening for this deadly disease remains low, at around 29%. Since adenomatous polyps are an early warning sign of colorectal cancer, the detection and removal of these benign polyps at an early stage may prevent the occurrence of cancer.
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