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Re:Why has America settled on colonoscopies when most of the... by bojan on Sunday October 29, 2023 @09:02AM (#38058193)
In the Netherlands they begin with preventive colonoscopies when you turn 55. Then you get one every 5 years.

The newest science says they should even begin at 45.

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Re:Why has America settled on colonoscopies when most of the... by landemva on Sunday October 29, 2023 @02:15PM (#38061140)
> The newest science says

I was speaking with my Dr. about these exploratory procedures and asked if early diagnosis extends life. He responded about general recommendations. Every procedure has a risk.

I have no symptoms, so what science studies with control groups show extending life?

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