Colon cancer screening said to help after age 75

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WASHINGTON (AP) — How old is too old for a colonoscopy? A surprising number of people older than 75 haven’t ever been screened for colon cancer — and researchers reported Monday that it’s not too late for them to get caught up.

Some may even consider screening into their 80s.

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