FDA approved Epi proColon blood screening test

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FDA approved Epi proColon, a blood-based colorectal cancer screening test developed by Epigenomics AG. Epi proColon will be made available in the U.S. under a joint commercialization agreement with Epigenomics partner Polymedco. Epi proColon is indicated for colorectal cancer screening in average-risk patients who choose not to undergo colorectal cancer screening by guideline-recommended methods such...

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