After a study questioning the use of colonoscopies for detecting colon cancer was released, health officials said screenings are still recommended and could be life saving.
The report was published by the New England Journal of Medicine on October 9 and states that a colonoscopy did not reduce the risk of dying from colorectal cancer.
On Wednesday, the Norton Cancer Institute said the study needs to be more closely looked at, stating some of the study’s flaws may prevent people from seeking screenings.
Officials recommend seeking a routine colorectal screening at age 45, with several tests available depending on a patient’s risk factors.
According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of every five adults between the ages of 50 and 75 have never had a colorectal screening of any kind.
Source: WAVE
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