Study: Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer death risk (AP)

AP - Millions of people have endured a colonoscopy, believing the dreaded exam may help keep them from dying of colon cancer. For the first time, a major study offers clear evidence that it does.

Original Article: Study: Colonoscopy cuts colon cancer death risk (AP)

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