Colonoscopy proves cost-effective for younger patients but questionable in older ones

October 24, 2008 Colonoscopy proves cost-effective for younger patients but questionable in older ones Rebekah Moan Conducting colonoscopies for people in their midfifties saves money, but screening in those older than 75 may not be beneficial, according to a government policy group. Research presented in September at the 2008 American College of Gastroenterology’s meeting showed that screening for colon cancer at age 55 would save at least two dollars for every dollar spent.

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