I want to stay healthy. Colon cancer is only one of many things that could eventually afflict an otherwise healthy individual. What other screening tests are recommended for people over 50?
My only risk factors I can think of are the fact my father had a minor bout of melanoma that he was completely cured of, and my mother had lung cancer and died of leukemia. My mother was a lifelong smoker, though, and the docs think the leukemia which occurred suddenly before her death was the result of years of chemotherapy. Thanks for any input.
2007-11-19 04:20:39 · 3 answers · asked by Rick in MD 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Other than your annual physical you should do what the doctor suggests.
If the colonoscopy is clean then you should have one every 5 years, if there are polyps then every 3 years.
The annual will include scanning your skin, and a blood and urine tests.
Live a healthy life style and don't worry about it.
2007-11-19 04:27:05 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Age 50 is recommend for most men to get their first colonoscopy.
2007-11-19 07:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor.
2007-11-19 20:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋