1. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Wed, Nov 19, 2008, 7:35 pm PST

I have had a colonoscopy and polyps were found and removed. I must go back in 5 years to repeat the process. I would much rather do this than be treated for colon cancer!

Report Abuse

2. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 1:36 am PST

very informative and educative entry.

Report Abuse

3. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 4:32 am PST

informative easy to understand. I will do these stool deals now. Dr has been looking for them. Thank you

Report Abuse

4. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 4:35 am PST

it would be helpful if you could clarify the current thinking regarding what age men and women should start seeking these exams. I understand there has been some change in the thinking about this recently.

Report Abuse

5. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 6:36 am PST

Short and to the point. Note: The medication I received at the beginning of my colonoscopy did not render me "awake and cooperative." I was unconscious, completely so, until after the procedure. The pre-procedure medication was tasteless & easy to disguise in a suitable drink; it caused no discomfort to speak of. However I had fasted already for the day beforehand, and there wasn't much in my colon by then. People should NOT fear or avoid this procedure!!!

Report Abuse

6. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:26 am PST

I've been on the fence as to whether to get a colonoscopy. I think this article convinced me that it's worth it and not really so difficult to go through. It certainly sounds better than cancer! Thanks!

Report Abuse

7. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 12:04 pm PST

They can put men on the Moon, send rovers to Mars, operate on a baby in the mothers womb, so on and so forth, but they cannot find a less invasive, less painful, less degrading, less upsetting way to check for colon cancer, I'm dumbfounded.

Report Abuse

8. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 2:47 pm PST

i had rectal cancer, so far everthing looks good, this was 3 years ago. god has been good to me

Report Abuse

9. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 7:26 pm PST

nice to have it explained with more understanding like to see alot more like this

Report Abuse

10. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 8:22 pm PST

There is nothing painful, degrading, or upsetting of how checking for colon cancer is done. I was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in October of 2004 after quite a few misdiagnosis. By the time I was in the colonoscopy exam room I was bleeding rectally. Some doctors are reluctant to recommend colonoscopy or just plain incompetent. Not until I mentioned that my mother had just died a few months earlier of breast cancer did the doctor I saw that day schedule me for a colonoscopy. I have had chemo for the last four years and my cancer has now progressed to my lungs. I'm basically a walking dead man. Don't put it off. A few hours of discomfort (mainly the prep) versus years or months of pain before dying is worth it. By the way. I'm 52.

Report Abuse

11. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 9:43 pm PST

Heed the doc's warnings. Get tested at 50. A small indignity is better than a lingering and painful death...

Report Abuse

12. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Thu, Nov 20, 2008, 9:45 pm PST

Heed the doc's warnings. Get tested at 50. A small indignity is better than a lingering and painful death...

Report Abuse

13. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 8:11 am PST

i found this helpful in making my decision. granny

Report Abuse

14. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 11:44 pm PST

I just had a colonoscopy done last week and your article was right on the money.

Report Abuse

15. Posted by A Yahoo! Health User on Fri, Nov 21, 2008, 11:50 pm PST

I just had a colonoscopy done last week and your article was right on the money.

Report Abuse