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Is it important to have regular health exams if you're healthy?

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Dr. Martin Fried answered

Specializes in Nutrition

Yes: Women need mammograms for early detection of breast cancer, men need prostate exams for early detection of prostate problems. At age 50 colonoscopy is recommended as screening for colon cancer, even if you are healthy.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 3/26/2015

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