Colorectal cancer prevention 2000: screening recommendations of the American College of Gastroenterology

In conjunction with ACG Consumer Brochure: “ACG Recommendations on Colorectal Cancer Screening for Average and Higher Risk Patients in Clinical Practice”.

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