Colonoscopy Age Guidelines: When and Why It’s Needed

Three women from different generations sit together. The oldest woman, seated, is accompanied by a middle-aged woman and a younger woman leaning over her shoulder, reviewing over colonoscopy age guidelines.

According to recent colon cancer screening research from Stanford, regular screenings have significantly reduced the incidence of colorectal cancer in adults. Age plays a key role in determining when to begin regular colonoscopies, as the risk of colorectal cancer generally increases over time. This article will cover age-based guidelines for colonoscopies so you can make informed decisions about […]