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Cancer group says colon screening should start at 45, not 50

Study indicates increase in rate for younger people

This undated microscope image provided by the National Institutes of Health shows human colon cancer cells with the cell nuclei stained red. According to new American Cancer Society guidelines released on Wednesday most U.S. adults should begin getting screened for colon cancer when they turn 45. - photo by Associated Press

colon cancer — This undated microscope image provided by the National Institutes of Health shows human colon cancer cells with the cell nuclei stained red. According to new American Cancer Society guidelines released on Wednesday most U.S. adults should begin getting screened for colon cancer when they turn 45. - photo by Associated Press

NEW YORK — New guidelines released Wednesday recommend U.S. adults start colon cancer screening earlier, at age 45 instead of 50.

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