ORANGE COUNTY
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rectal Cancer Test to Be Sold in Stores: Biomerica said that its EZ Detect home test kit to detect blood in the bowel--an early sign of rectal cancer--will be soon be sold in 700 Osco and Sav-On drugstores. The Newport Beach biotechnology company signed the agreement with American Drug Stores, parent of Osco and Sav-On. Biomerica said annual rectal cancer tests are recommended for anyone over 50 years old and those with a family history of the disease.
