Let's Talk Colon Health!
Sometimes, this seems to be an embarrassing subject to talk about to some. Some are afraid to get a colonoscopy but it's vital to do it because it can save your life.
A friend of ours as we speak is getting chemo treatments once a month for six months. Why? The answer is obvious but let's rewind to 5 months ago...
Our friend was admitted to the hospital with stomach pains. Once in the emergency room, he told the doctor he hadn't pooped for 5 days. Of course he never told his wife this. She found out right there and then. So, he undergoes all the tests and they see that his colon is really clogged. Yep, sounds gross but it is what it is. I used to be on his case when I found out that at 60 years old he never had a colonoscopy. He knew I would be ticked off at him. I never said how I felt but he knows it because he knows me.
They do surgery and discover the cancer. He was riddled with it. They said they think they got most of it but chemo treatments are in order to make sure they get rid of it all. After the first few chemo treatments he was feeling fine. The other day my husband spoke with our friend and he is now feeling the effects of the chemo. He thought it was going to be smooth sailing with treatments.
Please, when you turn 50, get the colonoscopies. It can save your life!
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