Colon cancer screening
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 Aug 31 2020, 10:16 AM, updated 6y ago
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/29/health/colon...ople/index.html
The world is saddened by the passing of our beloved Chadwick Boseman a.k.a. Black Panther from colon cancer. I’ve read that early colon cancer has no symptoms and it’s often at late stage when it’s discovered. I’m thinking of going for colonoscopy screening but would like to know when it’s the best time to go for it? |
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Aug 31 2020, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE(derick123 @ Aug 31 2020, 02:54 PM) Hi. As far as I know, for people who are at low risk (no family history), screening is usually at 50 years old onwards with stool test. However, if you are at moderate or high risk (have family history of colorectal cancer), colonoscopy for screening might be done at 40 years old or 10 years younger than the affected relative (whichever is earlier). Thank u! Does that mean everyone at the age of 50 years must go for a colonoscopy screening? My mom had a colonoscopy done recently because she noticed blood in her stool. Thankfully no cancer but only piles. Maybe i should convince my dad and all of my older relatives about the importance of this screening. |
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