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To: originalbuckeye

“”Colonoscopy screenings have gone from every 5 years to every 10 years””

13 years ago they were “every 10 years”.....

“”Baseline mammograms were starting at age 40, now only covered at age 50””

They are still covered at age 40.....


18 posted on 02/16/2015 10:42:32 AM PST by Thank You Rush
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To: Thank You Rush

10 years ago, colonoscopies were every five years.

According to my doctor, only those with Breast cancer in their families can get a baseline earlier than 50. And IIRC, about 8% of new breast cancers have a familial connection.


19 posted on 02/16/2015 11:07:40 AM PST by originalbuckeye (Moderation in temper is always a virtue; moderation in principle is always a vice. Paine)
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