The aorta (/eÉªËÉËrtÉ/) is the main artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, where it splits into two smaller arteries (the common iliac arteries). The aorta distributes oxygenated blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation.
Men and women should have a colonoscopy at age 50. African American men and women should have their first screening at age 45. Individuals with a history of a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or child) or a personal history of colorectal cancer should be screened using a different schedule.
I'm a 45 year old woman with some minor health problems, but I'm concerned about colon cancer. When should I start having a colonoscopy done? How regularly should I have one? Colon cancer screening partially depends on your family history and race. In general, a healthy person with average risk should start screening for colon cancer at the age of 50.