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Colonoscopy screening at age 40
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Last discussed Oct 19, 2026
Starting colorectal cancer screening via colonoscopy at age 40 for average-risk adults.
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412 ‒ The evolving science of cancer: emerging approaches to prevention and early detection, & more
Peter Attia · Oct 19, 2026
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Used for: Early detection of colorectal cancer
Praised: Catches cancers in people under 45
vs: Formal guidelines start at 45 (previously 50)
"It's been very pleasant to see that the formal recommendations have now moved from 50 to 45. But if you do the math, you'll realize there are still many people dying of colorectal cancer under the age of 45, and therefore I believe that really we ..."
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