60s: The average age at the time of diagnosis for sporadic (as opposed to familial) colon cancer is about 63 years old.
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Depends: People at risk for colon polyps and colon cancer are at most risk between age 50 and 75 and thus should be screened via colonoscopy or other means. If a personal or family history is present screening should begin before age 50.
Answered 12/25/2011
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