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Colonoscopy may not benefit the very elderly

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association details how the risks of colonoscopy appear to outweigh the benefits. Even if cancer is identified patients in their 80's or 90's are more likely to die of other causes.

The article goes on to state that there are currently no guidelines as to what age colorectal cancer screening should be stopped. The doctors involved should consider the risk and cost of the screening and whether it would be justified with the potential benefits in elderly patients.


Source : Reuters UK
Date : 24/05/2006

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