The current recommendation for a first colonoscopy is at age 50 for both men and women. Yet, evidence suggests that this recommendation be revised to reflect differences in the development of colon tumors based on sex. It appears that tumors appear at younger ages in men, according to an Austrian study looking at Sex-Specific Prevalence [...]
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The current recommendation for a first colonoscopy is at age 50 for both men and women. Yet, evidence suggests that this recommendation be revised to reflect differences in the development of colon tumors based on sex. It appears that tumors appear at younger ages in men, according to an Austrian study looking at Sex-Specific Prevalence [...]
Read More colonoscopy, colorectal cancer, preventive care, screening