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At which ages are you more likely at risk for colon cancer?

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60s: The average age at the time of diagnosis for sporadic (as opposed to familial) colon cancer is about 63 years old.

Answered 4/15/2016

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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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