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What is the purpose of a colonoscopy?
To look for potentially cancerous growths and remove them
What percentage reduction in cancer deaths was found in a 2018 study from Kaiser Permanente?
67%
What is the conclusion of the recent European study published in the New England Journal of Medicine?
Colonoscopies have a limited impact in preventing colorectal cancer
What is the role of polyps in the development of colorectal cancer?
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What is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S.?
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What is the purpose of removing polyps during a colonoscopy?
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What is the main reason why the reduction in deaths due to colon cancer was considered statistically insignificant in the study?
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According to Bret Petersen, what is the critical factor that determines the effectiveness of a colonoscopy?
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What was the percentage reduction in the risk of developing colon cancer among those who actually underwent the colonoscopy procedure in the study?
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What is the main argument made by Bret Petersen and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in response to the study's results?
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What is the main reason why the American Cancer Society suggests that the study's results may not fully capture the value of colonoscopies?
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What is the likely outcome of the controversy surrounding the study's results in terms of U.S. screening recommendations?
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