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Old 11-27-2012, 04:43 PM
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I found some important information I think everyone should read: (Perhaps someone could provide a link for it.)

Search the following: "Death By Colonoscopy: Side Effects of Screening Colonoscopies"

The bottom line of this information is: Your chances of dying from colonoscopy screening may exceed your chances of getting colon cancer.

Also, there's a book on this subject: "Should I Be Tested For Cancer? - Maybe Not And Here's Why" by Dr. Welch