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They might not be fun, but colonoscopies are low-risk, high-reward procedures
If you’re at average risk, it’s recommended that you get your first colonoscopy at age 45
It’s a slow-moving process that offers an opportunity for early detection and treatment
At-home screening options can be good detection tools, but a colonoscopy remains the gold standard
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