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Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: 17 hours ago | Replies (67)
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@janchan

Hi!

I'm new here and I have a question. Has anyone else been denied colonoscopies because of their age, even when they are producing pre-cancerous polyps?

Thank you for your input.

Janet

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celia16 | @celia16 | 2 days ago

Denied by whom? Your insurance? A provider?

I’m no expert, but it was my understanding that because polyps are slow growing repeated tests are not required after a certain age.

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margreet | @margreet | 17 hours ago

Yes, I have had colon cancer and a colon and liver resection 5 yrs ago, had Chemo and check ups regularly, at 83 I was told they did not want to do anymore colonoscopies for safety reasons , they could damage or perforate the the colon. Had CT scans and blood tests instead. I have passed the 5 year mark and cancer free. (Am 86 now)
Margreet

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