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Is it important to have regular health exams if you're healthy?
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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.
Answered 3/26/2015
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