Get checked for Colon cancer!

[Jake]

Awesome newS

 

[billTO]

.....i`m so very-sorry you had to go through all that, John!...and, I`m wishing (and praying) for your "complete-recovery" from all-that!...and, you have given some *most-excellent* advice here concerning that!...I too, have used that poop-smear testing, and I have always really-hated getting a colonoscopy!...and, you-are-correct!...your-Doctor SHOULD-have *advised-you* to get-a-colonoscopy to avoid your having to go through all you`ve been-through!...especially, with a Family-History of it!...I never-knew that you are in Canada until-reading your most-recent-posting!...I was in Toronto several years-ago for my Neice`s wedding and visited Niagara-Falls...VERY NICE!

Canada is hiding under every bed. Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynols, Donald and Kiefer Sutherland, Paul Anka, Leslie Nielson, Eugene Levy, André Villeneuve, Joanie Mitchell, Usain Bolt, Céline Dion, Norman Jewison, David Frum.... there are 40,000,000 of us!

 

[Jockstrapguy]

I'll have to ask about a fecal smear. I wouldn't mind a scope, but as I so often look at a primary care physician's job as permission gatekeeping, I doubt they'll do one at mid-30's withiut a history. My diet and waistline could be much better. Oh also medicaid lied about renewal application dates so technically I have no coverage at all until it reprocesses, and the state is actively trying to kill as many poor and homeless as possible reduce upfront expenditures at the cost of an imploding economy and declining workforce and an unviable healthcare post-treatment collapse. &$%¢ers.

Here in Canada, they won't start doing the smear tests until you turn 50. If there's no history of cancer in your family then I wouldn't be worrying about it right now.

 

[jockstrapbulge]

Got mine done yesterday. As I have colitis I get it done every 5 years. I am kind of a pro now, and the prep and procedure is getting easier and less invasive. I was in and out of hospital in 2 1/2 hours. Sedation is very light so you don't feel a thing, yet get to watch the monitor. I was A-OK this check-up.
Sorry esgrundle you have this issue with money and coverage. The doctor has to be pretty incompetent to perforate your colon.
Here in Canada this was all part of our no cost universal health care system. The one that Republicans like to site as a socialist hDid ou

 

[Jockstrapguy]

Canada is hiding under every bed. Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynols, Donald and Kiefer Sutherland, Paul Anka, Leslie Nielson, Eugene Levy, André Villeneuve, Joanie Mitchell, Usain Bolt, Céline Dion, Norman Jewison, David Frum.... there are 40,000,000 of us!

Ryan Reynolds can use my bed to hide under (or over) my bed anytime he wants. Love that man.

 

[jockstrapbulge]

I wonder how many of you wear a jockstrap for a visit to see the doctor. Mine generally does not ask me to get undressed anymore, he basically goes by bloodwork and even though I do like him and all when he ask how I feel and I tell him he says according to the bloodwork I am fine. I had a traditional colonoscopy about 8 years ago and that other box one last year. I was told the insurance would cover it but got a bill for over $700. Finally got that all straightened out but think the next colonoscopy I get has to be the traditional one for peace of mind. Due to family history my doctor wants me to get one every 2 to 5 years. For all those who are not well I wish you the best.

 

[jockstrapbulge]

Got mine last year. Not one polyp, but now I know. It's an easy procedure. I needed a driver and it was over quickly.

That is one reason that I put it off. I have no one to drive me and they insisted someone stay in the waiting room while the procedure is being done. I have no relatives here and no one wants to go and wait even if I pay them. I had asked if I could use an UBER to get me home and they said no so I told the dr i have to cancel . They make things so difficult.

 

[Jockstrapguy]

That is one reason that I put it off. I have no one to drive me and they insisted someone stay in the waiting room while the procedure is being done. I have no relatives here and no one wants to go and wait even if I pay them. I had asked if I could use an UBER to get me home and they said no so I told the dr i have to cancel . They make things so difficult.

Damn! If I was down there I'd be first in line to take you and wait for you. Perhaps there's another member here in Orlando who'd be willing to help!

 

[WpbMike]

Damn! If I was down there I'd be first in line to take you and wait for you. Perhaps there's another member here in Orlando who'd be willing to help!

Great idea John. I’m sure there is someone in the group from Orlando who would help you out if you Could work out schedules @jockstrapbulge

 

[Bongo]

Get it done. Had mine earlier this month. One small polyp removed and it was benign.

 

[jockstrapbulge]

Damn! If I was down there I'd be first in line to take you and wait for you. Perhaps there's another member here in Orlando who'd be willing to help!

WOW thanks for even thinking of me. I don't want to sound destitute but I moved to Florida and have not made friends with any males. I am a caregiver 24/7 and rarely get out. I need to take care of myself but it is hard. I will work on this though. Thanks for your support and this amazing website. I sure would love to meet other men who are into wearing jockstraps.

 

[gingerrob]

Hope you doing better now. I've had a colon looked at a few years ago and due soon for another. A little over week after I had colon looked at. I had my gallbladder removed. Such a small organ, but what it does. I wanted it BACK!!!!!

 

[easlgrundle]

WOW thanks for even thinking of me. I don't want to sound destitute but I moved to Florida and have not made friends with any males. I am a caregiver 24/7 and rarely get out. I need to take care of myself but it is hard. I will work on this though. Thanks for your support and this amazing website. I sure would love to meet other men who are into wearing jockstraps.

Caregiver work is hard!

 

[BillyC]

My recent colonoscopy was my first ever. I know — WTF did a 56 yr old man wait so long? But it was gruesome prep — I’d rather drink scummy pond water or muddy delta water. And afterward I was told I had over 30(!) polyps they removed. Fortunately none was malignant nor pre-cancerous nor “anything to worry about”, but I was told I have a “tortuous colon” and must repeat within two years.

 

[billTO]

BC tries bottoming!!!

 

[GingerBear]

My recent colonoscopy was my first ever. I know — WTF did a 56 yr old man wait so long? But it was gruesome prep — I’d rather drink scummy pond water or muddy delta water. And afterward I was told I had over 30(!) polyps they removed. Fortunately none was malignant nor pre-cancerous nor “anything to worry about”, but I was told I have a “tortuous colon” and must repeat within two years.

Thankful for a clear report for you. I begin each day with a bottle of water and add an EmergenC and a teaspoon of Metamucil. Makes prep a breeze plus my doctor said my insides were clear as could be after having polyps in the past. Also makes for easier playtime prep. Stay healthy brother

 

[Mick]

My recent colonoscopy was my first ever. I know — WTF did a 56 yr old man wait so long? But it was gruesome prep — I’d rather drink scummy pond water or muddy delta water. And afterward I was told I had over 30(!) polyps they removed. Fortunately none was malignant nor pre-cancerous nor “anything to worry about”, but I was told I have a “tortuous colon” and must repeat within two years.

Yes the prep is the worst part ever. I mean it’s 2024. Can’t someone make one that tastes like beer, wine, or whiskey? In any event, I started at 50…was advised to come back after 5 years, now it’s every 3. So every 3 get spit-roasted…a 2 for 1 endoscopy for Barrett’s esophagus and a colonoscopy.

 

[steve]

Yes the prep is the worst part ever. I mean it’s 2024. Can’t someone make one that tastes like beer, wine, or whiskey? In any event, I started at 50…was advised to come back after 5 years, now it’s every 3. So every 3 get spit-roasted…a 2 for 1 endoscopy for Barrett’s esophagus and a colonoscopy.

I go every 5 years also for the works also!

 

[Jock Sucker]

As most of you know, I was diagnosed with colon cancer back in November of 2019. Colon cancer, if detected early is curable.

Here in Canada, when you turn 50 your family doctor will recommend you do yearly colon cancer tests. They are free and easy to do. We jokingly call them the Poop Smear Test - as you simply have to smear your poop on a cardboard card and send them into a government health service and you're done.

Although they are not 100% accurate, for anyone with no history of cancer in their family it's the best way to go. I'm not sure how it works in the USA but I'm sure they're readily available there and hopefully covered. It's way less invasive than a colonoscopy.

Unfortunately for me, my cancer wasn't detected early so now I'm dealing with reoccurrences - I'm calling it whack-a-mole.

As much as I love my family doctor I am a bit pissed off as he never recommended me getting a colonoscopy. He simply had me do these yearly poop smear tests starting when I was 50 - and they were coming back negative. However, there's a huge history of cancer in my family so I should have been sent for a colonoscopy instead of relying on these poop smear tests.

To make matters worse, the earlier tests (which I was doing) were testing for blood in the stool and weren't very accurate. The new tests are done using DNA and are much more accurate and would have more likely determined I had colon cancer. But even still, if there's history in the family then a colonoscopy is the way to go.

Anyway, what I'm trying to say is..

When you turn 50, started getting regular testing done. If there's no history of cancer in your family then do the DNA fecal tests. If there is history of cancer in your family, insist on a colonoscopy. They're a nuisance but it's worth knowing.

Also: Although Adrian (husband) had no history of cancer and was also doing the poop smear tests and they were coming back negative, when I ended up with colon cancer he told our doctor to get him set up for a colonoscopy. He did it, it came back negative and he's good now for 10 years.

John.

Are you OK?

 

[BillyC]

BC tries bottoming!!!

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[BillyC]

Yes the prep is the worst part ever. I mean it’s 2024. Can’t someone make one that tastes like beer, wine, or whiskey? In any event, I started at 50…was advised to come back after 5 years, now it’s every 3. So every 3 get spit-roasted…a 2 for 1 endoscopy for Barrett’s esophagus and a colonoscopy.

Oh man, our 93 yr old friend has to have that endoscopy more frequently, and he HATES it!

 

[engjock]

Canada is hiding under every bed. Ryan Gosling, Ryan Reynols, Donald and Kiefer Sutherland, Paul Anka, Leslie Nielson, Eugene Levy, André Villeneuve, Joanie Mitchell, Usain Bolt, Céline Dion, Norman Jewison, David Frum.... there are 40,000,000 of us!

And that’s not mentioning 4/5 of The Band… Rick Danko, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson. All of them, as well as American Levon Helm, supremely talented multi-instrumentalists.
They split before their time and for many fans, including me, are sadly missed.
ps: not so keen on Joni Mitchel, though. Too much up her own arse and full of a ‘everyone must listen to me because I’m so talented’ attitude.