[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Colonoscopy: Is It Worth The Risk?
The above link serves as a reminder to me that I'm doing the right thing by not getting a colonoscopy. It's definitely not for me. I've decided to resist the pressure put on me by others, including my HMO/doctor.

Originally Posted by Skip2MySue

I've been diligent with colonoscopies since I passed the 50 mark. 16 years later cancer was found and I immediately scheduled surgery. .... No chemo or radiation needed because it was caught early. I'm would advise any and all to have this easy procedure done knowing that it could easily be a life saver.

Originally Posted by wereback

17 years ago had my first colonoscopy after many years of putting it off. Needless to say I had a late stage colon, rectal cancer after 9 month of surgery chemo and radiation I am still here. What many years before was what was a small plops that could have been simply removed. I have spent years trying to have people do it early. The doctor sounds like the ones against shots.

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Would you mind telling us how old you are, VPL?

Gracie, VPL has told us he is 73. I hope that he lives a long and healthy life, and that he gets a colonoscopy and any other tests recommended by his doctor. I hope that the sharing of these stories changes his mind.

Originally Posted by sunnyatlast

Finding colon cancer that has metastasized to the bones, rectum, bladder, spine, lungs, and/or brain is a whole lot riskier than a colonoscopy. End of story IMO.