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What is the incidence of colon cancer per age group?
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Mostly: Occurs after age 50, when screening colonoscopy is recommended. Rarely occurs at your age of 22 as previously discussed here.
Answered 9/16/2012
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Increases with age: Obviously the incidence increases with age, family history can increase risk. Screening colonoscopy should start at age 50.
Answered 3/12/2015
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