a little grace....
 

... each person has a conversation style and so each also has a thread style. Instead of asking for honest opinion, as though hehad not made up his mind yet.... this style is to make it seem that others opinions are wanted when in reality he has already made up his mind and wants to communicate that and why he has done so. Just his style neither good nor bad...some seem to be put off by it....but if it helps to open up the discussion and possibly save another life then glad for the discussion. Some take this as argumentative though. See other posts by the OP.

Everyone who had read my opening post carefully, should have known that I did have my mind already made up. The second sentence, in part, says, ....I have been refusing to get a colonoscopy. Does that sound like I didn't have my mind made up? Actually, I didn't refuse because the doctor never said that I should have one. He asked if I had one and I said no. And that was that. But on a previous occasion I made it clear that I didn't intend to have one because there was no family history of colon cancer etc..

However, when he handed me an envelope for a fecal test, I was taken off guard. I didn't have time at the end of my visit to really think about it. Then the next day I realized I didn't want to get involved with the fecal test either. And after calling my HMO I got the impression the doctor might be pressuring me toward a colonoscopy, and that if I were to keep refusing he might drop me as a patient. The HMO said that was possible.

Thus the question in my thread heading: Screening for Colon cancer: When is it needed? The answer could have been as follows: "It may be needed if you want to keep your doctor."

Somehow I thought I had made it clear; reread my opening post and see if it doesn't make sense. Yes, I did mention other factors such as my reasoning for not getting tested but my main concern was that I might lose my doctor because of not wanting to be tested.

Screening for colon cancer
 

My Dad was 82 (no cancer of any shape or form in the family) he had gastric problems for a month, had a colonoscopy, was diagnosed with cancer and died within 7 days of the test results, please, please get tested every 5 years.

Drank 1/2 GL of the pineapple flavored stuff at 5PM yesterday. Taste like salty watered down pineapple juice. Not too bad. Drank the other 1/2 GL at 4AM this morning. Checked in to the clinic at 0830, by 0915 was in the room getting hooked up and sedated. Don't remember anything until I awoke back in the recovery room at 1030. Out the door on the way home, wife driving, at 1100. No discomfort. A little groggy. Taking it easy the rest of the day. No polyps or lesions found upper or lower. Good to go.

Congratulations. Now don't you feel a whole lot better knowing that you're all clear? I know I always have. Wish me luck, I'm going in for the same in about 2 weeks.

Good for you and an extra....Whew, that is over. I feel good for ya!

Thanks Gracie. Now I can finish off those Thanksgiving leftovers guilt free :mmmm:

Sounds similar to what I experience the first time unit was done. Groggy for the rest of the day.

I made an appointment to meet my friend for coffeee later that day and totally forgot about it as I was still groggy. Oh well.

Glad to hear you got good news.

Good luck to you and may your results be positive!

Probably 3 pages about a colonoscopy that will never happen is enough. Ideas have been shared and suggestions made, but the situation is the same as it was in the first post. 'nuff said.

Yup. You are right and you have that rarest of all attributes; common sense, which is assessing the situation and getting to the bottom line. And speaking of the bottom line..and I have said this before...

You can lead a horse to water but you can't force a hose up his bottom.

Wanna bet? If a Vet can get their arm up there for an exam, then there is nothing holding back a hose!

Screening for colon cancer: When is it needed?

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Short answer is Never if you decide your not getting one.

But then you may die of colon cancer. IMHO

OP - Villages Pl has decided to not have one....... nuff said.

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You're absolutely right Joe and I wonder if there is any purpose in continuing this thread. Is there anything new to add or are the same comments simply being restated or paraphrased over and over again. Perhaps this thread has fully run it's usefulness and it's time for Mr. Admin to consider closing it! :icon_bored:

Exactly. That is the point of my post.

It seems like a rheotorical question, if someone has no intentional purpose to having this procedure done. We are getting an aerobic exercises for our tongues. :smiley:

You are right ! this thread has become a real PAIN IN THE . . .

Hopefully, this is the "end" of it.

Please Mr. Moderator, please end this thread even though I am not the original poster.

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

This thread seems to have outlived its original intent and will be closed.

One can always start a new thread with a new topic or new information regarding this topic.

Moderator.