Routine colonoscopy
Although it is a powerful tool for detecting colon cancer, its benefits begin to diminish after age 70-75 , especially if there is no personal or family history of cancer.
Risks: Intestinal perforation, bleeding, and complications from anesthesia.
Alternative: If previous tests were normal, a medical check-up is sufficient, and if necessary, a less invasive fecal occult blood test.
Unnecessary annual mammograms
Mammograms are vital for young and middle-aged women, but after age 70, if there is no history of cancer or visible symptoms, their usefulness decreases .
Risks: False positives, unnecessary biopsies, anxiety, and overtreatment.
Alternative: Self-examination, clinical check-up and mammograms only if there are symptoms or relevant history .
Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test
Widely used to detect prostate cancer in men, but in men over 70, PSA testing can lead to overdiagnosis of slow-growing cancers that would not cause harm during their lifetime.
Risks: Unnecessary surgeries, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, and stress.
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Alternative: Only recommended if there are worrying urinary symptoms or a strong family history.
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