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Effectiveness of Endoscopic Cancer Tests Declines After Age 80, Korean Study Shows

Effectiveness of Endoscopic Cancer Tests Declines After Age 80, Korean Study Shows

SEOUL, June 17 (Korea Bizwire) — A new government-backed study has raised doubts about the effectiveness of routine endoscopic screenings for stomach and colorectal cancers in South Koreans aged 80 and older, prompting calls for more individualized screening guidelines for elderly patients. The Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) released a report Monday based on [...]