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At what age should people check for colon cancer?
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50: Colon cancer screening is recommended beginning at age 50, unless one has a strong family history, in which case screening should begin 10 years earlier. The frequency of subsequent screening tests is dependent on the findings and the method of screening chosen.
Answered 6/6/2012
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Age 50 usually: For the general patient, colon cancer screening should start age 50 years. For patients with a family history screening should start earlier, typically this should be at an age 5-10 years younger at which the family member got cancer.
Answered 10/21/2013
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