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What are the odds of missing something that will kill me if forego colonoscopy at 80?
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Depends: It depends on symptoms why colonoscopy was ordered. If there are alarming symptoms like but not limited to blood in stool, weight loss, change in stool caliber, probability of finding a lesion is very high. Please discuss with your physician before making any decisions.
Answered 7/7/2015
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