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My father was diagnosed with colon cancer at a late stage and he is no more. When should i start getting my test done to detect it early? I'm worried that since this disease can effect immediate family members, is there a certain age when one should start getting test done so that it can be detected early? I lead a physically active lifestyle and very careful in what i eat.
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You should start screening after 40 years
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