PSA - get your colonoscopy (2 Viewers)

[HoustonSaint68]

Nope not every year. Every 5 if they find polyps. If it’s clean I think it’s either 7 or 10.

My mom had colon cancer. So I was defaulted to 5 when they found 2 very insignificant polyps. Which is fine. Honestly if it keeps me from going through what my friend is going through, I’d do it yearly

I think it's flexible. My father died of colorectal cancer so I was on the 5 yr rotation starting at 40, then went to 3 yr when they found a few polyps, then back to 5 after I was clear for two colonoscopies. We'll see what next year brings!

 

[Goatman Saint]

My mom was 70 or so with hers and not genetic. Maybe that the difference. No matter. To avoid butt cancer, I will do it no worries

 

[Terrence]

Thanks for the timely bump. This reminds me I owe someone some beer from a couple of months ago. Totally forgot about it. Sorry!

@Terrence , let me know if you want to take me up on my Colorado beer offer for anyone that gets a colonoscopy due to this thread.

I do not drink, but thanks for the offer. Send my drink to someone to convince them to get the test.

 

[Consigliere]

LOL thanks for that.

 

[HoustonSaint68]

Woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer at 42 shares symptoms: 'I waited way too long'

What are the first signs of colon cancer? Woman diagnosed at 42 had constipation and blood with bowel movements. A colonoscopy confirmed a tumor in her rectum.

news.yahoo.com

 

[gboudx]

Mine is scheduled for June 2nd. 1 week before my 52nd bday.

 

[dbridge]

Got mine done last week. Passed with flying colors. Doc said he'll see me again in 10 years.

 

[Tapxe]

‘These numbers are alarming:’ Doctors express concern about Colorectal Cancer deaths in La., urge early detection

Cancer certainly does not discriminate or care what your political beliefs are.

www.wafb.com

“The lighter shade blue flags represent the number of additional projected deaths that Louisiana will experience over the national average. These numbers are alarming. 870 is almost 3 a day,” said Dr. John Lyons, a surgical oncologist at FMOLHS.

The numbers can be scary, but doctors tried to spread a message of hope for the disease, with new developments and guidance now in place.

“But my number 1 message will always be early detection,” said Dr. Donna Williams

 

[SystemShock]

So, I have to get mine this year... Since I am in MX and I am no going back to the U.S. to get a colonoscopy without insurance, this morning I looked up a few doctors at the best hospitals here... I chose one, sent the doctor a message through whatsapp... 3 hrs later, I have the procedure scheduled for next week, at the best hospital in town: colonoscopy, anesthesia, and post procedure visit, $6800 pesos, about $380 'Murican.

 

[rail]

Seems like a good place for this:

 

[Brennan77]

Got mine today oddly enough. I'm all clear figuratively and literally.

 

[Semper]

So my appt is next week. They want me on a low fiber diet for a week…. Than a clear diet the day before. I do have other preparation questions though. Man scaping…. Yes, no? If yes how far? I am sure the young lady doing this to me doesn’t want linoleum level but I also don’t want to show up all teen wolf. In advance thank you for your help.

 

[Consigliere]

For the colo-experts out there, are the new mail-in kits pretty much as effective as the standard fasting/clearing/invasive procedure?

 

[Semper]

For the colo-experts out there, are the new mail-in kits pretty much as effective as the standard fasting/clearing/invasive procedure?

My doctor told me to do the invasive procedure first. If everything is good then for future use just do an at home test.

 

[faceman]

So my appt is next week. They want me on a low fiber diet for a week…. Than a clear diet the day before. I do have other preparation questions though. Man scaping…. Yes, no? If yes how far? I am sure the young lady doing this to me doesn’t want linoleum level but I also don’t want to show up all teen wolf. In advance thank you for your help.

They are professionals and don't care what your body style is. I had hernia surgery in Jan. They'll shave what
they need too.