In some 'not so good' news, a cousin of mine texted one of my sisters to say he has colon cancer. He will have to have his entire colon removed. He is not even 50 years old. I felt I had to send him a note that I was thinking of him and praying for him. He thanked me. He is married with near adult children. It made another sister feel she should stop postponing her colonoscopy. If you are over fifty, have you done yours?
I had colon cancer, and have recovered well. Valerie
ReplyDeleteWe don't get offered screening in the UK until a later age. I think 50 is very sensible.
ReplyDeleteI have an appointment to see my doctor next month to discuss this. I've already done two in the past because my father had colon cancer and it's in our family history.
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry to hear that. I hope that they can get rid of the cancer before it spreads.
ReplyDeleteTerrible news. I had a colonoscopy at 50 and (unless something changes) don't need another one again until 2019.
ReplyDeletesame with me Kathy
DeleteI have a colonoscopy every 5 years, because my dad died of colon cancer.
ReplyDeleteI have had one. I don't plan to have another one. The procedure itself is quite simple and painless and I would do it yearly. However, the prep for the procedure nearly killed me. That is the most gosh-awful thing to do. It took my system a week to get over that horrible stuff I had to drink to clean out the colon. It seems there should be a better way to do that procedure.
ReplyDeleteDelaine I think the cleanout is milder with some docs, that was my experience compared to my poor husband's.
DeleteSorry to hear about the cancer. Loved this sign.
ReplyDeleteJust from these responses is seems colon cancer is very prevalent, like breast cancer
ReplyDeleteI have had 2 so far, both clear. I think I'm due again next year... The prep is much improved. My eldest sister died of colon cancer when she was 56, she ignored many signs that something was not right.
ReplyDeleteSad news, so sorry.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that. I hope it goes as well as possible. That isn't a test I need yet, but I am a big procrastinator in general...
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather had colon cancer but I can guaramtee you, I'm not getting a check up when I get to 50! Ive had a prostrate check to no avil and that was bad enough. I'd rather die young now that my kids are older. Seriously. LOL.
ReplyDeleteI worked with an older guy that got colon cancer. He had part of his colon removed. Now he says he has a semi-colon
ReplyDeleteWow. I had a colonoscopy when I was in my forties, but maybe it's time to do it again... thanks for the reminder that prevention is best--
ReplyDeleteOh no! That's awful! I'm so sorry. It's scary. Art had his colonoscopy last year and I had it two years ago. I'm happy to know I don't have to get another one for 8 years. :-) I think.
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