- The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) issued a warning stating that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening.
- The warning emphasizes the importance of colonoscopies as the gold standard for detecting and preventing colorectal cancer. While blood tests may have a role in detecting some biomarkers associated with colorectal cancer, they are not sufficient on their own for accurate screening.
- The AGA’s stance underscores the significance of colonoscopies in early detection and prevention efforts for colorectal cancer, which remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
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