Study: Many elderly get colon screening too often

Monday, May 9, 2011 - 19:00 in Health & Medicine

(AP) -- 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.

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