OT: Fecal Blood testing - Get It DONE!

[IronNoggin]

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

[Normous]

Good advice, took the same test recently...negative.
Wishing you a positive outcome Matt.

[papabear1]

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

[xcaliber]

Hope you’re good Matt! Tests are important as we rack up the years.

[one shot scott]

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.

[Boo]

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!

[Doe Master]

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 .

[Fazan]

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 .

If your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.

[Hatchet]

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 .

If your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.

Tell him you'll send him a pouchful if it'll make him feel any better about it.
Take care
Corey

[papabear1]

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!

This,

[Doe Master]

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

[Boo]

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 .

If your family doctor cooperates.......mine doesn't. Guess nothing in it for him.

My Dr orders the tests at my yearly physical, that is, when I remember to go in for the yearly

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[Boo]

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

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!

[AJ01]

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