Risks of Colorectal Cancer Screening TestsCurrent as of: May 28, 2015 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine |
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Risks of Colorectal Cancer Screening TestsScreening tests have some risk of creating a hole or tear (perforation) in the colon. There is also a chance of bleeding. Both of these risks are small. Current as of: May 28, 2015 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine |
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