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Can people get Colon Cancer under 50?

CEO of McDonald's died at 44 of Colon Cancer. Had he gotten screening at age 40-he might be alive.

Tarun Mullick,MD,, Neighbor

Yes-people under 50 do get colon cancer and die from it. 18.9% of colon Cancer patients are under 54 according to CDC data.

CEO of McDonald's died at 44 from Colon Cancer which was detected months earlier .Why didn't he get screening early--WELL-Guidelines say -Get screening at 50?

        Guidlines are based on statistics.

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             Bell could afford screening,but was misled by guidelines.

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               If cost of screening was lowered,would you get screening at 40?

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