Colonoscopy

This may seem like a bad topic for a blog but I feel obligated to recognize the importance of this procedure.This morning I had my regular procedure as it was five years since the last one. My Mother was a victim of Colan cancer and it would have been preventative had they (Dr's.) had the procedures in place at that time. Today everyone had the ability to read and understand that this is the second greatest killer cancer and is 99% preventable.

While I was in the Dr. office I read the statistics for Ontario. Over 7500 cases a year and over 2500 deaths. There is one simple reason for this cancer to be so deadly, ignorance and apathy. A half hour procedure, painless and performed in a clinic or hospital setting could save your life. If by chance during the procedure a polyp is discovered it is eliminated right there. What could be easier. A polyp could develop into cancer in ten years or earlier. You may have a sedative to ease the tension but I chose not too for the last two times and was able to walk out half an hour after the procedure. If your Dr. does not perscribe a colonoscopy when you turn fifty or even forty if there is a history in the family of cancer of this type, ask for it.

It gives me a good feeling to walk out of the clinic and realize that I am safe from this problem for five years. I have a legion of friends who hide away from this obligation because of the nature of the procedure. The alternative is not pretty to you or your family so get up and get busy and make sure you are protected from this #2 cancer. This add is sponsored by children and friends of people who are neglecting their responsibility.Because of the nature of this topic....no pictures are available.