Amen, kerlenbach. And hang in there. As a few others have noted cancer treatments have advanced remarkably in the last few years. And many cancers are now treated as chronic diseases. Gotta live with them, but it can be a long life.

Congratulations on your first century. I am pulling for you to be cancer free. My wife owns and operates two Curves stores. Our charity is the American Cancer Society. Her Relay for Life Team raised over $11,500 this year. We're proud to try to be part of the solution.

As for my colon, I had five polyps removed in 2002. Doc said get another one done in five years. I've moved and my consultation with the new gastoenterologist is August 14. You offer very good advice in a very attention getting way.

I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow to schedule an appointment. I've been putting it off, and it is time.

Who's next?

On a lighter note:

Your First Colonoscopy: Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

So I'm waiting to go in and there's this cute blonde nurse and I say, "Hey blondie, why all he red pens?" and she says, "So I can draw blood."

And the doctor comes in after it's over with this certificate, and I say, "Hey doc, what's this?" And he says, "It's for your wife. It certifies that your head is not up your ass."

Ba-dum

So I have surgery and they take out a chunk of colon, and now I've got a semicolon. And they put in a colonostomy and glue a bag to my belly. And so I name the bag after George Bush because they're both full of ****.

Thank you very much! I'll be here all week!!

Good stuff...especially the last one.:D Good luck.

So, since I have had mine, I can submit these.

1. "Take it easy, Doc. You're boldly going where no man has gone
before!"

2. "Find Amelia Earhart yet?"

3. "Can you hear me NOW?"

4. "Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"

5. "You know, in Arkansas, we're now legally married."

6. "Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?"

7. "You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out..."

8. "Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!"

9. "If your hand doesn't fit, you must quit!"

10. "Hey Doc, let me know if you find my dignity."

11. "You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?"

12. "God, Now I know why I am not gay."

I have mine done on a faithful schedule

True story, My doc had the scope at its end, (pun intended) and said "Oh s***" - I said "Doc, I did use all the purge drink I was supposed to". he said "No the damn light went out". I said "I hope you can find your way out". Nurse lauged, Dr didn't see the humor.

Congratulations on your century and your cancer-freeness. I hope you maintain your health -- I'm pulling for you, for sure.

Thanks for message. From the responses you've gotten you can see how many fifty-plussers are going to stop procrastinating and get the procedure.

I did mine a few months after my 50th and am clear for 10 years, G*d willing. :)

:roflmao::roflmao: Hilarious!

Man, the sedative must have not worked on you if you were awake during the whole procedure, or is this another joke? I don't think I could handle the deliverance of that scope.

Stage 4
 

I've had the Stage 4 CA but haven't done the century as yet. Hang in there it can be done. It's been 6 years since my dx and I'm clean so far (knock on wood).

+1

When I got my first one, when they found the cancer, the jerk didn't use any sedatives or anything. All that was on the table, was the back of my head and my ankles.

OK - not to be a nudge, but did you guys make you appointment? I have a dear friend who keeps on putting it off - such a simple thing to do....

friday @ 6:00 A.M.

mmmm. Thursday morning I was planning to do about 50 miles on my bike before I drank the wonderful fluid, now I dunno ,do they let you know the results after or if there are any problems?

You usually get a report right away. If there are any problems with polyps, they are removed immediately. They are then sent to a lab to see if the are cancerous, etc. You usually get the results back in a week or so. For most people, having polyps isn't a big deal, the vast majority are not cancerous. However if they are pre-cancerous they usually want you to come back in a year or so to make sure all is well.

thank you.
not really worried but information is always good to have

Jeeze!:eek: Where were they sticking the scope????:D

I called today and got a referral from my primary doc to a gastroenterologist in my area... found their web site, and printed the forms (medical hx, privacy info) which I will complete, sign, and fax tomorrow. They'll call me to schedule an appointment. So, my foot is in the door.... :eek:

Who's next???

I am on a 3-year schedule for for a colonoscopy, which will be in Jan 08 again. I am a survivor of thyroid cancer, and also of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. The lymphoma is not curable, but is treatable.

Being active helps in many ways...makes you stronger, and helps your mental outlook as well.

For the record, I am 55. I was diagnosed with lymphoma at 39.

Way to give cancer a whoopin', AZ!

I just scheduled mine for 9/21

I have one scheduled for Tuesday...I should have done it when I turned 50...I hope I didn't wait too late.

I am on a 5 year schedule. First time found one benign polyp. Second time all clear. The best nap you'll ever have.

god knows I can use the extra sleep
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I wll let everyone know after my exam on Friday,saturday.

This was about 6 yrs ago, I was half awake and feeling no pain.

I got one recently, just after my fiftieth birthday. Good luck to you, and thanks for the sound advice.

I had one about 15 years ago and I didn't get a sedative! I remember the whole thing...

I suppose I should get one. Runs on both sides of my family.

My doctor has a sense of humor. His first comment to me was "You really cleaned up nicely for this visit".