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I'm 75 years old - never had a colonoscopy - no family history - no symptoms. - do i really have to have one?

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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

It may depend: On how long you think you are going to live. If you have been healthy, made good life choices and relatives lived into their 80s i would definitely pursue it.

Answered 1/23/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 75 years old - never had a colonoscopy - no family history - no symptoms. - do i really have to have one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

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