mmburtch
Sleep deprived and cranky
Ladies and gents, I just had my 4th colonoscopy yesterday. They found and removed a small polyp. Six years ago, I had a resection because they were unable to remove a polyp.
I just became "old enough" to be eligible for preventive screening this year. Seven years ago, my father had his first colonoscopy at 65ish. Lots of polyps and complications that led to a resection. That was my ticket to early screening. Current recommendations call for screening of those with first relative history (parent or sibling) starting at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the relative was diagnosed, whichever comes first.
Polyps and the cancer they can become are slow growers, easy to find early. These things are hereditary, you will most likely pass them on to your children. Talk to your parents and siblings. Get screened as soon as you are eligible. What you find out today could allow your family members a ten year head start at prevention.
I just became "old enough" to be eligible for preventive screening this year. Seven years ago, my father had his first colonoscopy at 65ish. Lots of polyps and complications that led to a resection. That was my ticket to early screening. Current recommendations call for screening of those with first relative history (parent or sibling) starting at age 40 or 10 years earlier than the relative was diagnosed, whichever comes first.
Polyps and the cancer they can become are slow growers, easy to find early. These things are hereditary, you will most likely pass them on to your children. Talk to your parents and siblings. Get screened as soon as you are eligible. What you find out today could allow your family members a ten year head start at prevention.
