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Its necessary to have a colonoscopy when you are of the age of 50, should one get one sooner if colon cancer is in the family? what age
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Reason &indication: Yes, in asymptomatic general population surveillance colonoscopy done at age of 50 the common age for colon cancer If you have symptoms , including genetic predisposition above rule does not apply , done at any age. Age is no exception to cancer Do not get panicky Speak to your doctor and go for preliminary simple investigations first, before under taking complex tests.
Answered 9/16/2017
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