For those with a family history, screening should start 10 years younger than the age of the youngest relative that has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Colon Cancer Risk Factors
These are some risk factors for Colon Cancer! Adults at the age of 45 and above are advisable to have a baseline colonoscopy and if the results come back normal, a follow-up colonoscopy every 10 years thereafter.
For those with a family history, screening should start 10 years younger than the age of the youngest relative that has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
For those with a family history, screening should start 10 years younger than the age of the youngest relative that has been diagnosed with colon cancer.