Getting a colonoscopy? Some Important Points to Consider

Getting a colonoscopy Your best way to prevent colon cancer Elizabeth Tedrow, Ejt2124, 12/17/10

Dios Mio!!! My doctor says I need a colonoscopy! Now what? Colonoscopy? It’s time to schedule your colonoscopy.

What is this test even for? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],If you want to learn more about colon cancer, click here .

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Why my colon? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No one knows exactly what causes colon cancer, but here are some risk factors:

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You mean a colonoscopy can prevent cancer? ,[object Object],[object Object]

But what if the test shows that I have colon cancer? ,[object Object],[object Object]

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Get this! ,[object Object],You do have control over your fate! But you have to catch it early, which is why you need this test. Chance of survival from colon cancer: Chance of survival if caught early: People who find colon cancer early survive 90% of the time!

Ok, I’ll take the test. How do I get ready for it? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

One day before your test, you will need to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Getting a colonoscopy? Some Important Points to Consider

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