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Could you tell me if my family has a history of colon cancer, how early should i start getting tested?

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40: You should have a screening colonoscopy 10 years earlier than the regular population, so get screened by age 40. Eat a lower fat, higher fiber diet, and take a single Aspirin daily. Good luck.

Answered 6/24/2014

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