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MineralMan

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130. Clearly you need to keep doing that.

Mon Jun 19, 2023, 11:47 AM

Jun 2023

I had zero polyps and no other signs of trouble, at age 77. So, I won't be pursuing it any further. That's not really what I'm talking about, though. It's the system that's in place that I'm wondering about.

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The Colon Cancer Detection Industry - It Goes Unquestioned [View all] MineralMan Jun 2023 OP

my Dad used to grouse about docs/medical stuff: "It's a GD racket." I used to think he was a crank. CurtEastPoint Jun 2023 #1

Yeah. I hear you. MineralMan Jun 2023 #3

I can commiserate with you on this. My colonoscopy is due this month Walleye Jun 2023 #2

Well, I went ahead and did it. MineralMan Jun 2023 #5

At least if they find a polyp they can remove it before it becomes a problem, I think Walleye Jun 2023 #8

Yeah. The older I get, the less I care, really. MineralMan Jun 2023 #11

I'm pretty much getting to that point now, especially when it comes to replacing missing teeth Walleye Jun 2023 #15

I've never had one womanofthehills Jun 2023 #120

Yeah, I wouldn't have either, MineralMan Jun 2023 #122

My mother had colon cancer. wnylib Jun 2023 #68

I put it off for 20+ years The Blue Flower Jun 2023 #4

I'm 75 and have refused both for years. I'm a throat cancer survivor and whatever else goes sinkingfeeling Jun 2023 #6

Seems wise to me. MineralMan Jun 2023 #12

A friend has been in hospital for more than three weeks malaise Jun 2023 #81

I would do the same. MineralMan Jun 2023 #82

Same here malaise Jun 2023 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Jun 2023 #88

Colon Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death.. whathehell Jun 2023 #48

A classmate died age 54 of CC. Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #7

I'm not saying that colon cancer is not a real problem. MineralMan Jun 2023 #14

yep. i'm halfway in the various opinions Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #26

It's the 2nd leading cause of cancer death. whathehell Jun 2023 #49

An acquaintance died at 46. shrike3 Jun 2023 #102

I need to get a colonoscopy; TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #9

Yeah, that can be an issue. MineralMan Jun 2023 #17

Yeah, I've sat and waited for more than a few friends more than once. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #109

Where I live Demobrat Jun 2023 #35

See post #62 below. nt TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #64

I have a family history and have polyps removed every three years since I was in Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #78

I believe another person can simply be there to take whathehell Jun 2023 #53

I've already talked with my physician and someone has to sit and wait while the procedure is done. TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #62

Okay. whathehell Jun 2023 #73

They couldn't remember the name at the physician's office. TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #92

Well, it's good you've got some time.. whathehell Jun 2023 #100

Interesting- the last few times Retrograde Jun 2023 #80

I was still working back when my doc scheduled me for my first colonoscopy. 70sEraVet Jun 2023 #60

Just tell a friends mercuryblues Jun 2023 #134

there is non-sedation colonoscopy: IcyPeas Jun 2023 #135

The issue becomes whether a GE can be found that is willing to do the procedure. TexasTowelie Jun 2023 #136

I agree with you 100% former9thward Jun 2023 #10

Yes, exactly. Your experience and mine are the same. MineralMan Jun 2023 #16

I dont think the media overdoes it FreeState Jun 2023 #34

My MIL had a Cologuard test that came back negative Abnredleg Jun 2023 #13

Colon cancer does happen. MineralMan Jun 2023 #18

My wifes best friends mother thatdemguy Jun 2023 #19

I hope you don't have to pay for the colonoscopy... 1WorldHope Jun 2023 #20

Insurance companies DownriverDem Jun 2023 #66

You are correct forthemiddle Jun 2023 #71

I've had a colonoscopy and I've done cologard. milestogo Jun 2023 #21

This is good information. Thank you. zuul Jun 2023 #36

Agree completely TxGuitar Jun 2023 #84

I had a colonoscopy and learned how to avoid the horrible preperation Jacson6 Jun 2023 #133

One reason I fear we will never have AFFORDABLE healthcare for everyone. The industry is too profit Silent Type Jun 2023 #22

I was 67 when I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Delmette2.0 Jun 2023 #23

Same thing this last year at 55 . Positive cologuard JCMach1 Jun 2023 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author yardwork Jun 2023 #25

Colonoscopies are an important screening pinkstarburst Jun 2023 #27

You know, I'm not telling anyone not to get screened. MineralMan Jun 2023 #30

You certainly made strong arguments against screening. tinrobot Jun 2023 #86

+1 zuul Jun 2023 #37

+1,000,000 Auggie Jun 2023 #39

Yep. They found a tiny polyp in me when I was 50. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #52

Maybe people should focus way more on their diet malaise Jun 2023 #101

Yes, avoiding processed and cured meats is a huge one. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #131

I do not eat processed or cured meat pinkstarburst Jun 2023 #138

I only eat seafood and bird meat malaise Jun 2023 #139

I have a Cologuard test in my moonscape Jun 2023 #28

A routine colonoscopy killed my mother in law, 75,by puncturing her colon. Liberty Belle Jun 2023 #29

I think that is why they don't recommend colonoscopy after 70 MiniMe Jun 2023 #94

My GP says the same: Get a colonoscopy. Igel Jun 2023 #31

A dear friend has stage 3 colon cancer. He's 65. Demobrat Jun 2023 #32

Their Own Website Acknowledges a 13% False Positive Rate ProfessorGAC Jun 2023 #33

It seems in the high range of the range most cancer screenings FreeState Jun 2023 #41

Considering that before Cologard the ONLY screening was a colonoscopy, this Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #83

I'm there with you FreeState Jun 2023 #96

They tested me for that this year bc of the family history and my personal Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #99

Had a colonoscopy at 69, TNNurse Jun 2023 #38

My family has genetics that lead to colon cancer FreeState Jun 2023 #43

I have survived breast cancer, TNNurse Jun 2023 #45

Colon Cancer Incidence and Mortality by Age group, New York State, 2016-2020 ARPad95 Jun 2023 #40

What were the adverse effects you experienced? wackadoo wabbit Jun 2023 #108

The colonoscopy procedures did not cause issues except for the second one when I hoped to have ARPad95 Jun 2023 #126

I regret taking the cologuard test. Here's why Chautauquas Jun 2023 #42

Obama Care was supposed to fix this FreeState Jun 2023 #46

You mean a plan with its roots in the Heritage Foundation misanthrope Jun 2023 #98

Had a friend who put of the Colonoscopy Old Crank Jun 2023 #44

Had my first one weeks after turning 50 MurrayDelph Jun 2023 #47

I'd probably be dead by now had it not been for my first one Major Nikon Jun 2023 #50

thx for genuine perspective! always smelled a bit of " racket" to me... bringthePaine Jun 2023 #51

I have two friends whose husbands died from colon cancer. bluescribbler Jun 2023 #54

Goddamn. That's so sad ... and infuriating. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #55

I have had 5 clear tests since I turned 50. My unanswered question is: retread Jun 2023 #56

I don't know. I've had one of those simple tests every MineralMan Jun 2023 #124

I deal with this every day. carpetbagger Jun 2023 #57

I had been told I didn't need any more but turned out... 40RatRod Jun 2023 #58

Wow. I'm sorry. Can I ask what age you were when that happened? Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #89

1998 40RatRod Jun 2023 #116

This message was self-deleted by its author 40RatRod Jun 2023 #117

This message was self-deleted by its author 40RatRod Jun 2023 #118

Oh, I got a colonoscopy story. My last one, about 6 months ago....... jaxexpat Jun 2023 #59

Your story reminded me MurrayDelph Jun 2023 #90

With that query, I'm afraid you went a bit far. Hmmmm? jaxexpat Jun 2023 #91

Probably zero people with see this so far downthread, but still..... Coventina Jun 2023 #61

That is hysterically funny! niyad Jun 2023 #128

I did Cologuard last year caraher Jun 2023 #63

I'm 78 AverageOldGuy Jun 2023 #65

Interesting post llmart Jun 2023 #67

I loved Ehrenreich. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #110

I have not read that one... llmart Jun 2023 #112

If President Biden thinks it is a good idea, so do I. Silent Type Jun 2023 #69

Lol, I like President Biden, but I don't make my personal health decisions based on his. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #75

I had the same kit... usedtobedemgurl Jun 2023 #70

I'm supposed to get one but I don't want to. Mosby Jun 2023 #72

No intubation, as far as I know. MineralMan Jun 2023 #76

They don't intubate. Usually just a mild sedative/anaesthesia tinrobot Jun 2023 #93

They need to be able to see. carpetbagger Jun 2023 #95

They have to thoroughly clean out your "tube," basically, so they can take a close look. Sky Jewels Jun 2023 #132

I have had 3 or 4 Colonoscopies and they found nothing. I think I am doc03 Jun 2023 #74

Colon cancer is a horrible way to die. It is also a commonly occurring cancer. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #77

Yes, it is a horrible way to die. I've had two acquaintances, one of whom was quite young shrike3 Jun 2023 #104

That is awful. I'm so sorry. Scrivener7 Jun 2023 #106

Thank you shrike3 Jun 2023 #107

Depends on what you want to put your loved ones through, I guess. Lars39 Jun 2023 #79

Wish there had been a "colon cancer detection industry" for my Dad (who died of it at 54.) tinrobot Jun 2023 #85

So sorry. An acquaintance of mine died at 46. shrike3 Jun 2023 #103

My neighbor, whose doctor never had her cksmithy Jun 2023 #97

I had my first colonoscopy last year. They found 3 polyps one of which was 18mm. That's pretty damn neverforget Jun 2023 #105

My primary care provider told me that while Cologuard seems like a great idea, it often Vinca Jun 2023 #111

LOL at people thinking colonoscopies are profit driven Johnny2X2X Jun 2023 #113

They aren't? MineralMan Jun 2023 #121

We have a for-profit health system Bettie Jun 2023 #114

No Fishing Crataegus Jun 2023 #115

LOL! MineralMan Jun 2023 #119

DURec leftstreet Jun 2023 #123

I was recommended for one last year at 46 y.o. Mad_Machine76 Jun 2023 #125

The inthewind21 Jun 2023 #127

5 colonoscopies so far with 16 pre-cancerous polyps removed in total. LuckyCharms Jun 2023 #129

Clearly you need to keep doing that. MineralMan Jun 2023 #130

I've had about 5 scopes so far (age 74) and so far I've had at least 1 pre-CA polyp every time. Greybnk48 Jun 2023 #137