Colonoscopy: Is It Worth The Risk?

Lon said:
I know people who had their prostate removed and they were told their psa numbers said cancer. There wasn't a tumor or one that affected anything. I came up on a "routine" blood test. The doctor told him it had to be removed. This was a few decades ago but that was the thinking

STILL WRONG INFORMATION----I had my Prostate Gland surgically removed 25 years ago. My PSA took a big jump from one year to the next and that triggered the need for a Biopsy which confirmed a aggressive cancer.
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They were told for the best chances of the cancer or what ever fully developing they told him complete removal was the best option odds wise. He said it wasn't about a tumor/s, mass etc. The doctors kept on throwing statistics/odds at them about eliminating any cancer in the prostate, recurrance etc. Non of his functions were impaired. He was/is a professional patient type-what ever you say doc but he regrets that the most because now he has to note were a restroom is out in public like a mafia don looking for hit men in a restaurant among other things.
 

If you do not want to take the risk of colonoscopy that killed Andy Rooney of 60 minutes. Than you can get high resolution ultra sound which will give you the same results with no side effects. Also a FIT test that you can buy in a drug store $5 and do it yourself will detect blood in the stool which is an indication of cancer but not proof.
 
My husband was different after the surgery. In some ways his personality changed. I think it was related to being under heavy drugs for 12 hours. 7 of those hours were during surgery. His colon was such a mess from the diverticulitis, that it took them a long time to disconnect it. I think the drugs altered his brain chemistry. If ever you need a good surgeon, I recommend Dr Cusati at Peace Health, River Bend Hospital, in Springfield, OR. It's an excellent hospital in general, and people come from all over the country to be treated by the doctors there. The man is very skilled and has an excellent beside manner. I wanted to adopt him.
 

SeaBreeze said:
I have trouble believing that statement, I don't see any factual statistics anywhere which prove that. The annual fecal occult test is just as effective, safer, cheaper and less invasive. I'll stick with that but understand that it's a very personal decision for everyone and I respect that.
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Hi everyone, first post on the forum. I got my first last year and thankfully there were no problems. I asked my doc about the fecal occult test and he told me that they might not always detect a problem because not all polyps or cancers bleed. Konstantin seems to have some good points in the videos though.
 
I think it can be lifesaving. I have had four, due next year for another. Prep can be unpleasant but there is no pain involved as most docs put you under. There is nothing to fear, find a good dr who has experience and do it.
 
Carla said:
I think it can be lifesaving. I have had four, due next year for another. Prep can be unpleasant but there is no pain involved as most docs put you under. There is nothing to fear, find a good dr who has experience and do it.
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Actually it hurt my husband a lot - he had a lot of diverticuli that had been infected. They took out his colon. As for me, the prep can do damage to a person with blood sugar issues. It's high in sugar. I could go into a coma. So I don't do it.
 
Well in those situations I would think the doctor would advise you. My husband would not do it either because you must also fast the day before. That doesn't work for diabetics. I'm not a proponent of any testing, I have had way more than my share. However, colonoscopys can save lives. My nieces husband, around 51, still doing chemo. as they found cancer. Fortunately, it did not spread. Risks? Oh yes there are. Any time your exposed, whether it be x-Ray or any other procedure there is risk. It's your body, you decide. There are also alternate methods of testing for a lot of things.
 
Ultrasound will give you the same results without side effects. It is worth recommending it to your doctor
 
d0ug said:
Ultrasound will give you the same results without side effects. It is worth recommending it to your doctor
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Thanks about the ultrasound. I didn't know it was just as effective. I'm not willing to put myself in a coma to have someone check my colon. It's a risk I'm not willing to take.
 
I have had a few of them, no biggy. My wife has had a couple, Our daughter 52 had one last week, no problem. Don't fret over it.
 
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!!!! A colonoscopy saved my life,sadly it had spread to lymph nodes an the battle was on. The radiation
an chemo almost killed me,or so I thought. I went thru so much pain ,so much hell but if I had not had it I WOULD BE DEAD. Please
do not ignore this, have it done. They also did a 2nd one which they found an almost blockage, again IT SAVED MY LIFE. Had I not done this
it would have burst an I could possibly have died.IT doesn't cause cancer an if someone died after having one it's from the cancer not the test.
Mine was already stage 4b, which is the worse situation. I had God an great Docs but I made it thru . I fought the good fight. Please get your done NOW.
 
Your being very foolish an it isn't going into a coma. An ultrasound DOES NOT do the same thing
an whoever said that is an idiot. Esp if colon cancer runs in your family, you will more than likely
get it also. Preparing for it is the roughest but so is dying from it. Please get yours done now.
 
happytime said:
Your being very foolish an it isn't going into a coma. An ultrasound DOES NOT do the same thing
an whoever said that is an idiot. Esp if colon cancer runs in your family, you will more than likely
get it also. Preparing for it is the roughest but so is dying from it. Please get yours done now.
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My husband's colon cancer was caught at stage one because of the colonoscopy. He had his colon removed. Obviously you are uninformed about what can happen to a person with low or high blood sugar when they fast and take a high sugar drink. It could put me in coma. I had a friend who died that way.
 
Yes, you are right I'am not informed about people with blood sugar problems. Since no one in my family has ever had to deal with that. But I'am saying for thoses that don't have any problems it's the right thing to do.
I'm sorry if I offended you, that was not my intent. So what your saying is he lost his colon because of the colonoscopy? Or am I misunderstanding you? Mine was stage 4b an I still have my colon, I'm confused.
 
I love your answer an yes it saved my life to. Rock on exwisehe. I have had about 10 yes TEN colonoscopy's . After finding stage 4b colon cancer it's been a routine thing.
I'm still here, I'm healthy, happy an I will do whatever they say because a colonoscopy saved my life....YES,ALL OF THEM.
 
I've never had one and don't plan to and I'm 80.

I've been taking Grape Seed Extract for 23 yrs and feel sorry that so so so many do not know about it and prevention for so much...here's just one link.

Listen to the audio too if one cares to:

http://www.keranews.org/post/most-p...s-one-way-grape-seeds-may-benefit-your-health

Pharma does a horrible injustice for keeping so much info from the public and pushes their toxic drugs and tests...grrrrrr
 
Well, those who know me and what my husband just went through, I say yes. It is worth it. He wishes he had listened to his doctor and gotten one sooner. I am planning my 4th already.
 
Yes, get one.

I've had 5 and each time, 2 polyps have been removed.

I agree with Lon. Its an easy procedure, the preparation is worse than the 35 or so minutes on the table, and it seems like a few seconds.

I'm on the 5-year cycle, as ordered by the doctor, because of the polyps I've had and am looking forward to the next one.

Get it!
 
My major major gripe is that pharma won't work with alt medicine to direct people to alternatives that COULD keep them from so much harm from the surgeries and drugs. This is my achilles tendon on the U.S. health world. The US. medical industrial complex. Of course they would NOT bring in the mega profits they do at people's expense. So pathetic...Of course, so many can do their own research and healing.
 
Marie5656 said:
Well, those who know me and what my husband just went through, I say yes. It is worth it. He wishes he had listened to his doctor and gotten one sooner. I am planning my 4th already.
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Marie, I hope your husband continues to be well. Wishing only the best of health for the both of you in the future. :sentimental:
 
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