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Originally Posted by dewilson58

Has anyone else heard this????..............My dad told me, his doctor told him he does not need the scope any more (after age 80). Never had any issues and told him no more.

"The USPSTF says screening colonoscopies should be performed on a case-by-case basis for people between the ages of 76 and 85, and it recommends no screening for people over age 85."

Colonoscopy for Over 70 May Not Be Necessary - Colorectal Cancer Screening -AARP

Research suggests caution on colonoscopies for seniors - amednews.com