American family physician

Screening for colorectal cancer: recommendation and rationale

2002National

United States

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Published: 2002
Applies to: 🇺🇸 United States
Scope: National
Journal: American family physician
PubMed: 12507168
Added to Prognia: 25 July 2026

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