OT: Fecal Blood testing - Get It DONE!
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OT: Fecal Blood testing - Get It DONE!
I promised to report back on my situation to the few here that knew what I was going through. This is my follow-up on that, and an urging to get this test done. Especially for those 50 and over...
Due to ongoing health concerns I have a battery of tests conducted annually. One suggested an anomaly, so a couple more ensued (including the poop test). They also came back positive. Damn.
Yesterday I was in for the double-ender procedure. They removed some polyps believed to be benign at this point, and took multiple biopsy samples of both upper / mid stomach and colon. We now await the results. Surgeon says he believes we are on a one and done scenario.. Fingers crossed.
The worst of it was the prep. I had a rather violent reaction to that with stuff pouring out both ends, no sleep and rapid onset of chills & sweats. Hope it is a hell of a long time before I have to stare that down again!
Get It Done!!! Early diagnosis presents your best possibility of successfully dealing with these matters!
Matt
Due to ongoing health concerns I have a battery of tests conducted annually. One suggested an anomaly, so a couple more ensued (including the poop test). They also came back positive. Damn.
Yesterday I was in for the double-ender procedure. They removed some polyps believed to be benign at this point, and took multiple biopsy samples of both upper / mid stomach and colon. We now await the results. Surgeon says he believes we are on a one and done scenario.. Fingers crossed.
The worst of it was the prep. I had a rather violent reaction to that with stuff pouring out both ends, no sleep and rapid onset of chills & sweats. Hope it is a hell of a long time before I have to stare that down again!
Get It Done!!! Early diagnosis presents your best possibility of successfully dealing with these matters!
Matt
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Good advice, took the same test recently...negative.
Wishing you a positive outcome Matt.
Wishing you a positive outcome Matt.
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I Agree 100% , mine have been coming back negative
for the last 3 years now, i also get the PSA test for prostate
for some time now, these tests are important for us guys.
Dave
for the last 3 years now, i also get the PSA test for prostate
for some time now, these tests are important for us guys.
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firebolt arrows
S5 pads
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Hope you’re good Matt! Tests are important as we rack up the years.
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I have been thru the it, The prep is worse than the procedure but neither are "fun". But the alternative is far worse. Glad to hear your looking after yourself 'nog.
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Had a couple of barium enemas which was absolutely zero fun I do the mail in poop test every couple years. It's not a big deal at all and I think it's worth it. My Dr says that she's never lost a patient for colon cancer because of the tests. Good enough for me!
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Yes the poop in a pouch is a lot easier than what you had to go through .
Take care and best wishes for clean results .
Take care and best wishes for clean results .
Prone est ut nos es plurimus periculosus
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If your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.Doe Master wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:12 pmYes the poop in a pouch is a lot easier than what you had to go through .
Take care and best wishes for clean results .
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Tell him you'll send him a pouchful if it'll make him feel any better about it.Fazan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:23 pmIf your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.Doe Master wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:12 pmYes the poop in a pouch is a lot easier than what you had to go through .
Take care and best wishes for clean results .
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This,
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known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
<-------<
known as doe bow
vixenmaster custom string
swacker bhs, 2/1/4" cut 120 grn.
xx75 Easton 2219,s
firebolt arrows
S5 pads
if it ain't broke don't fix it
be safe in all you do
see ya in the woods
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Fazan the last two times it was the Ministry of Health who sent it to me , not my family doctor . Maybe get a hold of the Ministry . For all those without a family doctor there has to be ways to still get the kits out there . For those without a family doctor in Ontario .
https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca/static/guest/home
https://healthconnectontario.health.gov.on.ca/static/guest/home
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My Dr orders the tests at my yearly physical, that is, when I remember to go in for the yearlyFazan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 9:23 pmIf your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.Doe Master wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:12 pmYes the poop in a pouch is a lot easier than what you had to go through .
Take care and best wishes for clean results .
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Matt, this is a really good bit of advice. I think it is something that some guys don't know about. I also think that some "old school" Drs don't buy into, butt they should!IronNoggin wrote: ↑Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:52 pmI promised to report back on my situation to the few here that knew what I was going through. This is my follow-up on that, and an urging to get this test done. Especially for those 50 and over...
Due to ongoing health concerns I have a battery of tests conducted annually. One suggested an anomaly, so a couple more ensued (including the poop test). They also came back positive. Damn.
Yesterday I was in for the double-ender procedure. They removed some polyps believed to be benign at this point, and took multiple biopsy samples of both upper / mid stomach and colon. We now await the results. Surgeon says he believes we are on a one and done scenario.. Fingers crossed.
The worst of it was the prep. I had a rather violent reaction to that with stuff pouring out both ends, no sleep and rapid onset of chills & sweats. Hope it is a hell of a long time before I have to stare that down again!
Get It Done!!! Early diagnosis presents your best possibility of successfully dealing with these matters!
Matt
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As some of you know, my wife battled colon cancer for several years over a couple of different surgeries. Chemo and the whole 9 yards. She has been "cancer free" now for almost 3 years.
I cannot stress it enough! GET TESTED!!
Matt, my friend, you and yours are in our prayers!! I sincerely hope that it is indeed "one and done"!!
Take Care!
AJ
I cannot stress it enough! GET TESTED!!
Matt, my friend, you and yours are in our prayers!! I sincerely hope that it is indeed "one and done"!!
Take Care!
AJ
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