Colonoscopy Over 40: 10 Lifesaving Reasons You Need It
Reaching 40 years of age is a significant milestone. Your career is stable, your family life may be busy, and you likely feel fine. However, your colon can be subtly shifting behind that feeling of wellbeing. Global guidelines to lower screening ages have been prompted by the rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses in persons under 50. The gold standard for detection and prevention is a colonoscopy. Scheduling one after your 40th birthday could save your life for the following ten reasons.