March is Colorectal Cancer Month
I was diagnosed with this general type of cancer just before I turned 52. Colonoscopies are recommended at age 50 for persons with no history of that type of cancer in the family. Don’t be like me and delay. Maybe if I had gone in at 50, the polyp wouldn’t have yet become cancerous. Then I wouldn’t be minus a couple body parts. Do yourself a favor…call to schedule your colonoscopy TODAY if you’re of the right age.
I’m not a huge fan of Dr. Oz, but this video (kind of gross at times) shows him getting a colonoscopy. He went into it thinking…oh not me, there will be nothing wrong, etc., etc. But his doctor found a polyp, thankfully before it had a chance to become cancerous.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS5eR0917ts
An older man I worked with for 15 years was diagnosed a year ago with the SAME EXACT TYPE of cancer as me…same location, same type of polyp. But I think his was more advanced than mine. He went through two courses of chemo, which I think was more to extend his life than cure the cancer. He didn’t have radiation or surgery…and he passed away this past Friday. RIP, sir, you made me laugh at work more times than I can count!
I’d like to close this post with a laugh, so I’m including this video of the actor/comedian Billy Connolly talking about the prep for his first colonoscopy.
http://vimeo.com/24340828
NSFW, mainly because you’ll be LAUGHING so hard!!! But language, too 
Posted in cancer | 13 Comments
March 12th, 2013 at 4:14 pm
Thank you for this. Routine colonoscopies at 50 save lives.
March 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
Good advice. And thanks for the laugh, too!
March 12th, 2013 at 7:17 pm
You got me at age 50. Don’t have to go back for a while, but this year Hubby has to return.
So glad you are okay!
March 12th, 2013 at 8:08 pm
<3 Billy Connolly!
March 12th, 2013 at 11:09 pm
I haven’t listened yet, but I will . . .
I had my first one a month ago–diagnostic, but turned up nothing, yeah!–and don’t have to go back for 10 years. I will say the Versed and fentanyl combo was unexpectedly pleasant
March 13th, 2013 at 11:03 am
I’m glad you didn’t wait longer…
March 13th, 2013 at 7:41 pm
I know this is a cause that is close to you and I agree prevention is the best medicine. Mostly I am just super duper glad that missing some parts or not you kicked cancers ass – can I say that here ass. Well you did you kicked it’s ass – welcome to the club!
March 14th, 2013 at 8:43 pm
I have been putting it off.Thanks for the reminder and the balance of reality and humor.
March 15th, 2013 at 12:45 am
Billy Connolly is HILARIOUS!!!! I laughed so hard…! And everything he said is true!!! Thanks for this Wonderful Video!
March 15th, 2013 at 11:14 pm
Love the Billy Connolly! What a hoot.
March 18th, 2013 at 9:43 am
thanks for the reminder….serious and funnier than hell all in one simple message.
and yeah….so glad that you are okay.
thanks.
March 18th, 2013 at 10:27 am
They found and removed a polyp in my dh a couple of years ago. Now I’m even more grateful it’s dealt with. I came through with a clean bill of health and don’t have to do it again for another ten years. Yay!
March 19th, 2013 at 7:43 pm
I’m glad you’re still here! *hugs* I have some time before I turn 50 but I’ll be sure to make that appt when it’s time!