Terre Haute, IN
A 22-year-old female asked:
wat age should male get a colonoscopy if his gpa died of colon cancer? also when should prostate be checked if history of cancer in both sides of fam?
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Dr. RAJESH Sehgal answered
Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Age: What age gpa got colon cancer ?
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Dr. Sabha Ganai answered
Surgical Oncology 20 years experience
10 years earlier: In general, screening colonoscopies should start at age 50years, or 10 years earlier from the time detected by a family member. The role of detection of prostate cancer is a bit more controversial, but start with regular physical exams and discussion with his primary care physician.
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