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When should you be concerned about colon and rectal cancer?
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Age 50: The incidence of colorectal cancer goes up after age 50 which is why routine colonoscopy is recommended to begin at that age. The exception would be if you have a strong family history of colon cancer. In that circumstance your physician might decide to begin screening at an earlier age.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Symptoms and age: Bleeding constipation diarrhea pain or age greater than 50. Any on this list.
Answered 9/26/2012
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