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Is there any age where colon cancer decreases and screening is less needed?
9 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Depends: If colon cancer screens have been negative since the age of 50, screening can be stopped at 75 as the benefit no longer outweighs the risk. If person has had polyps, or cancer, or other risk factors then screening may be continued.
Answered 3/27/2012
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No: Risk for all cancers increase with age. If life expectancy is less than 10 years then colon cancer screening would not be recomended.
Answered 1/13/2016
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75: After 75 should discuss benefits of screening with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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No / Yes: Risk of colin cancer does not necessarily decrease as one ages. However the benefit of screening does decrease with advancement of age.
Answered 6/28/2012
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