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Ask the doctors: The value of cancer screenings in older age

Dear Doctors: I am 80 years old, and my physician is concerned regarding the potential risks of the colonoscopy I feel I need. Each colonoscopy I've had has identified several polyps. Given this ...
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Colorectal cancer is on the rise in young people — but colonoscopies aren't routine until age 45. Here's how to know if you need one earlier.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A colonoscopy, which involves using a flexible tube with a tiny camera to examine the colon, is effective at detecting and ...