Federal task force lowers recommended age for colorectal cancer screening
If you’re 45, a medical checkup you weren’t anticipating could be in your very near future.
National task force issues guidelines to lower colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45The U.S Preventive Services Task Force has released new guidelines recommending colonoscopies at the age of 45 instead of 50.
Health Watch: Task Force Recommends Getting Checked For Colorectal Cancer Starting At Age 45Here's the latest health related stories
Recommended age to start colorectal cancer screening drops from 50 to 45The recommended age to get screened for colon cancer fell from 50 to 45. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force announcing the official change this morning.
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