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When should you be screened? Important cancer tests you shouldn't miss

Thursday, January 5, 2017

The new year is a time to reset our efforts to stay healthy. Medical screenings, especially for cancer, can be a life-saving tool. But many people don't even know the right age to begin screening, or how often they need the tests. Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D., appeared on the TODAY Show to review the basic guidelines by age.

Felice Schnoll-Sussman, M.D.

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