Posted on 03/24/2009 10:29:08 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
This is an actual sweepstakes and, if you are the grand prize winner, we will fly you and a companion to New York where you will receive a free colonoscopy. You will also be given three nights' accommodation in a suite at the luxurious Loews Regency Hotel, which will include the night before you are "awarded" the colonoscopy.
What should you expect if you are the lucky winner?
The hardest part is the preparation the night before when you drink a laxative. This laxative is well known for declaring itself at the very moment you have called a relative or friend (or room service) to comment that it does not seem to be working. But hang in, because it's important to have a clear colon for the screening and the fun part is about to begin --
The colonoscopy at the Center for Specialty Care will be done by Dr. Paul Miskovitz -- a leading gastro-enterologist in New York City and expert on colorectal cancer. When the colonoscopy is about to begin, you'll be given drugs which will make you feel like you're at Woodstock... only without the music. If you start to believe that you actually are at Woodstock (for example, Dr. Miskovitz starts to look like Jimi Hendrix or you feel inclined to say "far out!" in response to questions), please report the side effect to Dr. Miskovitz or Jimi Hendrix (whomever you see first) immediately.
For the rest, please read the rules* for this sweepstakes carefully and consult with your physician before entering. You will need to answer the true or false questions to qualify for entry -- but please don't worry if you get any wrong, because you'll be part of the sweepstakes draw anyway!
And please take the time to click on the link and read our interview with our expert, Dr. Miskovitz, on colorectal cancer or visit the website of the National Cancer Institute (www.cancer.gov/colon). With proper screenings, colorectal cancers can often be avoided. And, if caught early, they are usually easily treatable.
We wish you good health, and best of luck with your entry!
The CBS Cares Team
Click here for CBS Cares interview with Dr. Paul Miskovitz
No way! Will it be televised?
This is almost as good as the chance for a free cremation my husband got from The Neptune Society.
Thanks...Freeped ! oh wait...agh...
I’ve had a couple of colonoscopies, and it’s not something you “win”.
Well, I guess if you can’t sing or dance it’s one way to get your picture on t.v., though I don’t know if anyone will recognize you.
If the winner gets a colonoscopy, what does the loser get? Two colonoscopies?
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