Colon Cancer Screening May Soon Be Covered Starting at Age 45
by Beth Skwarecki on Vitals, shared by Beth Skwarecki from Lifehacker on (#59N7H)
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends that screening for colon cancer start at age 45, not 50. This proposal is not yet finalized, but if it still stands after four weeks of public comment, insurance companies will most likely have to cover the cost of screening for 45-year olds if they don't...