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re: Colonoscopies. Yes or no?
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:36 pm to East Coast Band
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:36 pm to East Coast Band
The poop in a box test is just as effective... but if you pop something suspicious there they will recommend a scope up the poop shoot.
Polyps are NORMAL. Polyps do NOT indicate cancer.
I asked several pathologist about this same issue, the most common answer from them was "I am on the fence about it, but I haven't gotten one for myself".
I am frequently talking to pathologist about MD's ordering tests that are not needed and getting help to modify MD's ordering behavior. It is extremely rare the pathologist tells me a test in question made sense, most of the time I get "That was stupid" or "They ordered what?"
To be fair we have two teaching hospitals in the system with a TON of residents, but residents are MD's, and we don't get paid for unnecessary tests.
Polyps are NORMAL. Polyps do NOT indicate cancer.
I asked several pathologist about this same issue, the most common answer from them was "I am on the fence about it, but I haven't gotten one for myself".
I am frequently talking to pathologist about MD's ordering tests that are not needed and getting help to modify MD's ordering behavior. It is extremely rare the pathologist tells me a test in question made sense, most of the time I get "That was stupid" or "They ordered what?"
To be fair we have two teaching hospitals in the system with a TON of residents, but residents are MD's, and we don't get paid for unnecessary tests.
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Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:42 pm to Bard
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Correct, as long as you're okay with the possibility of getting surprise arse cancer but not finding out until it's advanced
This. My BIL at 48 found out the hard way.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:45 pm to East Coast Band
Types of Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Screening
Because colon cancer begins as growths called polyps, finding and removing polyps is the best way to prevent colon cancer. There are three types of CRC screening:
Colonoscopy – 95% of large polyps detected
Stool DNA (Cologuard Test) – 42% of large polyps detected
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) – 24% of large polyps detected
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for finding polyps. If polyps are found during a colonoscopy, they are removed during the same single procedure. This eliminates the need for additional procedures or tests.
If polyps are found through FIT or a Cologuard test, a colonoscopy must be performed to remove the polyps.
Unfortunately, the majority of large polyps go undetected with stool-based tests. When polyps aren’t found and removed, it increases the risk of developing colon cancer.
https://www.gastroconsa.com/the-truth-about-cologuard-tests/
Because colon cancer begins as growths called polyps, finding and removing polyps is the best way to prevent colon cancer. There are three types of CRC screening:
Colonoscopy – 95% of large polyps detected
Stool DNA (Cologuard Test) – 42% of large polyps detected
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) – 24% of large polyps detected
Colonoscopy is the gold standard for finding polyps. If polyps are found during a colonoscopy, they are removed during the same single procedure. This eliminates the need for additional procedures or tests.
If polyps are found through FIT or a Cologuard test, a colonoscopy must be performed to remove the polyps.
Unfortunately, the majority of large polyps go undetected with stool-based tests. When polyps aren’t found and removed, it increases the risk of developing colon cancer.
https://www.gastroconsa.com/the-truth-about-cologuard-tests/
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:49 pm to armsdealer
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he poop in a box test is just as effective.
Ugh No, it isn't. There's a high false negative result. So you could poop in a box, think you're fine, and your arse cancer could get so advanced that it's too late.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 5:53 pm to Havoc
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I didn’t realize there was any legitimate negative side to it.
There are serious complications in about 1/1000 last I looked it up.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:02 pm to East Coast Band
I did it last month. I took 12 pills and the worst part was about 2 hours. It wasn't bad.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:09 pm to East Coast Band
That’s better than pooping out your dick. And yes that can absolutely happen. I’ve taken care of 2 male patients and that’s what brought them in, one in his mid 30s and the other in his 50s. Both ended up having advanced colon cancer and didn’t make it very long.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:12 pm to East Coast Band
You'll feel like a idiot if you end up with colon cancer next year.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:23 pm to Auburn1968
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There are serious complications in about 1/1000 last I looked it up.
Friend of mine got a colonoscopy and the dumbasses ruptured his colon. He's had a lot of issues since as it took a bit to figure out that happened. With that said, I have had 4 colonoscopies since my first in my late 30's where they found 10 polyps and had to go back the next year. Then 3 years, and now 5 years. OP would be silly to not take care of his arse.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:31 pm to makersmark1
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But IF the doctor does that prostrate exam while massaging your shoulders with both hands, you should ask for PreP.
Nice try, Sipowicz!
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:35 pm to East Coast Band
They are for me. I would’ve died of cancer 12 years ago if not for colonoscopies. Everytime I go they remove cancerous polyps. I am someone who eats pretty healthy and proper fiber intake. I just have a propensity for colon cancer.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:35 pm to Havoc
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I didn’t realize there was any legitimate negative side to it.
The biggest known risk is damage/tearing of the large intestine and probably the risk of anesthesia. Not without risk
But, better than cancer.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:42 pm to East Coast Band
Colgard, then a rotorooter if necessary
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:43 pm to East Coast Band
I'm the kind of person that would rather not know and get blindsided, than go in and get good or bad news. I just feel like me going in and getting checked will exponentially raise my odds of spontaneous colon cancer right before the doctors appointment with my luck. I know that's dumb to think, but my sports betting history shows I have bad luck.
Like who wants to know they have colon cancer.
Like who wants to know they have colon cancer.
This post was edited on 4/16/25 at 6:44 pm
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:46 pm to Saunson69
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I know that's dumb,
Yep....
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but my sports betting history
Ah well...
We can't fix you, personal choice and what not. I'm sure with all the anti doctor movements going on now plenty of people are no longer getting colonscopies and there will be some sob story on why the rates are way up. Then they will act like nobody told him about the risks
Posted on 4/16/25 at 6:46 pm to East Coast Band
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And I'm not looking forward to it. At least the prep part.
Peeing out my butt for 24 hours is not exiting for me.
Eh... it's not really that bad anymore. Limit your eating the day before you start prep and it'll go alot easier.
Pro tip: Drink LOTS of red gatorade and kool aid. Trust me. Your doc will love you for it.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 7:52 pm to East Coast Band
Get the colonoscopy.
But take some time to find a responsible provider.
I have done these in a few states and had became a bit cavalier in selecting my last provider in Louisiana who was terribly unprofessional. There was a sad lack of privacy. The procedure also left me bleeding for a couple of days.
A quick search for reviews would have prevented an awful experience.
Do not make this mistake.
But take some time to find a responsible provider.
I have done these in a few states and had became a bit cavalier in selecting my last provider in Louisiana who was terribly unprofessional. There was a sad lack of privacy. The procedure also left me bleeding for a couple of days.
A quick search for reviews would have prevented an awful experience.
Do not make this mistake.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 7:53 pm to East Coast Band
If you have a family history and partake in high risk activities such as drinking a colonoscopy can be beneficial in my mind. That and have skin lesions removed are relatively minimally invasive for the risk a problem can pose.
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:00 pm to East Coast Band
After 50 you should. No polps then another 7 years
Posted on 4/16/25 at 8:56 pm to East Coast Band
I will respond to this troll attempt.
No, you do not need a c'scopy. A dog can sniff your butt and tell you if you have cancer. It's on the internet. One less thing to worry about.
No, you do not need a c'scopy. A dog can sniff your butt and tell you if you have cancer. It's on the internet. One less thing to worry about.
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