Researchers Say Breath Test Detects Colon Cancer

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Updated: 12/07/2012 7:40 am
(13WHAM-TV) - Are you or someone you know reluctant to have a colonoscopy?

Would you get screened for colon cancer if it were just a simple breath test instead?

Researchers say they've created a breath test that works in detecting colon cancer. However, it could take a few more years of testing before it's approved for general use.
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