Colonoscopy Guidelines: Why Screen at 45? | LSG Imaging

June 10, 2026

STANFORD R. SCHWIMER, M.D.

Cancer

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If you’re in your mid-40s and haven’t had your colon checked, it might be time. The American Cancer Society’s newly updated guidelines for colon and rectal cancer screening recommend that adults at average risk get screened starting at age 45 instead of 50, as previously advised. The updated guidelines come

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Don’t Wait: Why Colon Cancer Screening at 45 Matters More Than Ever

April 16, 2026

STANFORD R. SCHWIMER, M.D.

Cancer

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Guidelines from the American Cancer Society now recommend colorectal cancer screening starting at age 45. Because the screening age was 50 until 2018, most people are not aware that it has been lowered to 45. Without any family history, no polyps, and no symptoms, you are at average risk and

Mammography - reduce Mortality Rate for Breast Cancer

Annual Mammography Starting at 40 is the most effective way to reduce Mortality Rate for Breast Cancer

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Quick Answer: Starting annual mammograms at age 40 reduces breast cancer mortality rates more significantly than waiting until age 50. Regular yearly screenings detect tumors at their earliest, most treatable stages. Annual 3D mammography identifies invasive cancers sooner, minimizing the need for aggressive treatments like chemotherapy. Leading medical organizations recommend