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Colonoscopy
Last discussed Sep 21, 2026
A medical screening procedure to examine the colon and rectum for abnormalities, polyps, or cancer using a flexible tube with a camera.
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Used for: Colon cancer screening and endoscopic removal of precancerous lesions
Praised: Effective at removing early cancers endoscopically (organ-sparing surgery)
vs: Compared unfavorably to genetic/stool tests like Cologuard for screening; pre...
"Colon cancer screening is important. People typically now — I think they moved the age back to 45 — everyone should start getting screened. You can do screening colonoscopy every 10 years if it's normal. Colonoscopy is not a great way to do screen..."
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