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In response to "I'm about to turn 30, so it's going to be an annual thing. (nm)" by nubby

I don't think colonoscopies are supposed to be annual and they don't start being recommended until you are older (50 I think). -- nm

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Feb 3 '09, 07:56

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It all depends on family history. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 3, 07:57 4
- Yeah, my dad is a colon cancer survivor. -- nm - nubby Feb 3, 07:59 1
  - GF's mother is also. -- nm - Strongbad Feb 3, 08:00
- I was focusing on general guidelines. Family histories certainly will dictate different treatment. -- nm - pmb Feb 3, 07:58
- What he said. -- nm - TaurusII Feb 3, 07:57

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