Originally Posted by TimeForWasp:
Well they ended up going in from both ends. I didn't know they scheduled that. No fissures but they said I had ulcers (plural) and large hemeroids (plural). The nurse that walked me out said I had alot going on in there. GRRRRRR
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Why are you doing it? Because you may have polyps? How old are you? Are you having issues?
Getting a colonoscopy just because of the chance you have polyps is kinda silly. I had a colonoscopy at 24 because of some stomach issues, but everything was fine.
That’s like telling a woman not to have a mammogram unless they know they have a lump [Reply]
Originally Posted by RubberSponge:
Polyps can become cancerous.
Men at a certain age should not be shy of getting themselves screened. Considering that testosterone seems to promote prostate and colorectal cancers and those cancers tend to affect men more than women. It is wise for any man to be proactive in their healthcare. And that includes colon and prostate screenings.
Prostate exams and colonoscopies are just as important for men as it is for a woman to have annual pelvic exams and periodic mammograms.
Interestingly, digital rectal exams are pretty controversial, PSA is a little controversial but getting more in favor.
Originally Posted by TimeForWasp:
Well they ended up going in from both ends. I didn't know they scheduled that. No fissures but they said I had ulcers (plural) and large hemeroids (plural). The nurse that walked me out said I had alot going on in there. GRRRRRR
Originally Posted by dlphg9:
Why are you doing it? Because you may have polyps? How old are you? Are you having issues?
Getting a colonoscopy just because of the chance you have polyps is kinda silly. I had a colonoscopy at 24 because of some stomach issues, but everything was fine.
You have reached biggest dumbass on CP with that post.
Colon cancer is basically 100% curable if caught early. [Reply]