Posted on 05/05/2014 12:31:39 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
Colonoscopy is important because it is a potentially life-saving procedure that can prevent the development of colon cancer. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US, yet it is one of the most preventable types of cancer. This year, 50,000 people are expected to die of colorectal cancer. Screening with colonoscopy could save more than half of these lives.
Colonoscopy does not only find colon cancer but can prevent it by removal of polyps, which are abnormal, precancerous growths in the colon. If polyps are found, they can be removed during colonoscopy, which halts their progression to colon cancer. Typically, colonoscopy is recommended for anyone over age 50, but individuals with increased risk should consult with their doctors.
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I am 51 yrs old and just two hours ago I had a screening colonoscopy. Procedure went well and was painless. I encourage all my age to do it.— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) May 3, 2014
The procedure is minor. It’s the prep that is unpleasant.
I do recommend them for a 50th birthday present to yourself, and every 5 or so years after that, depending on risk factors.
A skin check every year over 55 is also a good idea, and a PSA for men starting at about that age. (May need to fight with the doctor to get that one).
I know the risk is very small but we lost a relative from a colonoscopy
What if they find 0bama up there?
I didn’t think it was too unpleasant. I chose the cherry flavor. And now I have a good jug in which to take my tea to work.
People leave my tea alone, since I left the label on the jug.
I have a colonoscopy tomorrow for the 5th time in life. Was told I could mix lemon juice but I am not keen on that. If it were just a glass or two maybe, but not so many.
A good trick is to use a large straw (or double straws) aimed at the back of the mouth.
Because everybody should see where liberal 'facts' come from.
Sorry about the loss of your relative, FRiend.
Needless to say there is the small risk of death in most anything we do.
And BTW, They found no polyps, but they did find several diverticula, so I have to be careful what I eat.
Come to think of it... my father-in-law went for a colonoscopy and collapsed shortly before at the place. They took him to the hospital thinking he had a heart-attack but turned out he was allergic to the medicine you have to drink. Which is serious because you have to drink a lot.
I told him I had four colonoscopys in four months and he told me that’s BS - the doctor would never allow that. But I had three doctors, including finally a real specialist surgeon.
It’s painless with anesthesia, which I think is used in nearly ally of the cases now. Buy it is not painless in preparation for the procedure. It seems worthwhile in most cases.
“lost a relative from a colonoscopy”
I won a free week in the hospital and 3 weeks of healing up after one. Got a hole poked in my intestine during removal of polyps. Next year I get the choice of getting one again. I will do the “virtual” one first to see if there is a problem.
I’m a believer. I get mine as scheduled by my doctor I had a friend who went out with colon cancer and he died hard
Don’t see a lot of rings on those fingers....hmmmmmmmm
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