
Should Colonoscopy Be Done Every Year Despite Of Having Family History Of Colon Cancer?

Must get it done now
Detailed answer.....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern very much.
Colorectal cancers are the most common cancers in your country
Most cancers and polyps of colon do not produce any symptom unless they become fairly large. It is also called as silent disease because many people do not develop any symptom such as abdominal cramps or bleeding until the cancer is difficult to cure.
Protocol states that any people who have had any precancerous polyps found and removed should have colonoscopy every one to three years after first examination.
Moreover this protocol states that any person with a family history should get the colonoscopy done every year after he crosses the age of 40 years.
In nut shell, since your last colonoscopy done was 4-5 years ago, it becomes very important that you get it done as early possible.
I hope it helps, however you may revert to me for any further query.
Best of luck
Thanks

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