I'll add to get your prostate checked as well. Got a good friend since high school that was diagnosed with prostrate cancer at age 49 or so. At a physical a few years ago, his Dr said his PSA was elevated but not to worry about it. Couple of years later, PSA was very high and Dr was like we better get this checked out asap! Been going through some experimental chemo and other stuff to get rid of it. My buddy said he should have another Dr take a look the first time.
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More advice: Start cutting back on your food intake about three days before the procedure. Less food in you means less crap coming out of you and you have an easier go with the prep.
Now with that being said.......
You guys that have a family history of colon cancer that are waiting until you are 50 y.o. before your test are LETTING A TICKING CANCER BOMB GROW INSIDE YOU. YOU ARE STUPID AND ONE OF YOU WILL DIE BECAUSE OF IT. My story.....
I was thirty three (33) and went to get a physical at my doctor. My first real physical. I had recently gotten married and we wanted to start a family so my wife said it was a good time. Our insurance covered it so why not. So during the exam the young Doc asked if I had any family history of problems of any kind. I told him my dad had colon cancer and so had an uncle and aunt. He said it's never to early to get a stool sample and check for blood. He gives me a little kit to take home and I'm to bring it back in a day or so. It's easy and simple, no problem. I take it in and the office calls back and the Doc wants me to do it again to double check because they found something the first time. I do it again and once again they find blood. He tells me to get a colonoscopy. I do and they find a very small tumor just beginning to develop. I have it removed and all is good. If I had not had that physical and that young Doc had not asked about my family history I would not have made it to my 50th birthday or even my 40th. I have told my story to several Doctors over the years and they have all agreed that that Doc saved my life. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE 50 IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY HISTORY OF COLON CANCER. I have had about 10 colonoscopies since my colon re-section in 1994. Being on the toilet for a day is a small price to pay for a normal life.
Paul
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