Colonoscopy I forgot this

mibella

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Posted 10/31/2018 3:13 PM (GMT -7)

Hi: I forgot to mention that I just did the test through Q, that looks for blood in my sample and it came back negative.

Sherrine

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Posted 10/31/2018 4:43 PM (GMT -7)

You are looking for reasons not to do the test. It’s totally up to you but just imagine if you are diagnosed a few years from now with colon cancer that could have been detected with the colonoscopy. I would listen to the doctor. Discuss this with your doctor too. He may agree with you but I doubt it. This test has saved a heap of lives.

Here is a good link from the Mayo Clinic.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-cancer/in-depth/colon-cancer-screening/art-20046825

Sherrine

Chutz

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Posted 11/8/2018 12:33 PM (GMT -7)

I've been through much worse tests. I agree with Sherrine, listen to you doctor. Colon cancer is preventable/curable. Why risk it. I had my last one this past year and because of my age and previous tests I don't have to have them any more. So it's not forever.

Warmly,
Chutz

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