It’s the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the
state of Iowa.
And if it is caught early, it can be highly treatable. Like
90 percent treatable.
But that doesn’t add up, does it? The second leading cause
of death in the state of Iowa for something that the Iowa Department of Public
Health says is often preventable and 90 percent treatable if it is detected
early.
So, why is it killing so many of us?
Because we’re a little squeamish about getting a
colonoscopy.
Without a doubt, getting a colonoscopy is not on anyone’s List
of Fun Things to Do. Here’s the thing, seven out of ten people diagnosed with
colon cancer had no symptoms or signs. It was found through screening.
Thirty-six hours of prep and procedure and recovery for the
peace of mind of knowing the health of your colon and large intestine. These
days the prep is easier than ever. A clear liquid diet the day before, a
few hours spent very close to the lavatory, and a pretty early morning the next
day, is really the tough part. Your surgical team has performed hundreds of
these procedures. It’s a pretty terrific 30 minute nap, thanks to anesthesia. You lie down and the next thing you know, you wake up in the
recovery area. And that’s it.
If you have a family history of colon cancer or polyps,
any chronic disease such as ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel syndrome, or
Crohn’s Disease, or are 50 years of age, your doctor has probably talked to you
about getting screened.
So, what’s your excuse?
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