Mayo Clinic Minute: What to know when colorectal cancer runs in the family

National guidelines recommend people of average risk of developing colorectal cancer begin screening at age 45. However, Dr. Lisa Boardman, a Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist, says if your family has a history of colon cancer or if you have a hereditary condition, those guidelines don't necessarily apply. You may need to be screened at a younger age. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/pjfRcdq0iCg Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:14) is in the downloads at the end of this…
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