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I'm a man nearly 50 years old. when do i need to go for a rectal exam?
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Soon: For rectum, prostate , and then colonoscopy.
Answered 1/5/2014
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Rectal exam: Recommended age for prostate cancer screening is 40 years. Also the rectal ex animation for colon, you should have it now at age 50. Please see your doctor.
Answered 1/6/2014
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