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Published May 09, 2011, 03:39 PM

Study: Many elderly get colon screening too often

Many older Americans get repeat colon cancer tests they don't need and Medicare is paying for it, suggests a study that spotlights unnecessary risks to the elderly and a waste of money.

By: Lindsey Tanner, AP Medical Writer

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