When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?

Episode 27 July 07, 2023 00:08:11
When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?
The Believers Medicine Podcast
When Should I Get a Colonoscopy?

Jul 07 2023 | 00:08:11

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Show Notes

There are a number of characteristics about ourselves and choices we can make that place us at a higher risk for colon cancer. As with many cancers, some of these characteristics, such as our age and gender, are not under our control. These are called non-modifiable risk factors. By knowing the risk we cannot control, one can discover the need for colon cancer tests at an earlier age. Let’s find out more about these risks and how it can change the way we think about the timing of colon cancer tests.

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