So another question is why did I get colon cancer. Genetic predisposition or not, why did I get it? Or, how did it happen? Well, I would say that it was because I wasn’t screened. My advice to everyone is to GET SCREENED NOW before it is too late for you as it almost was for me! Standard screening doesn’t start until you turn 50 if you are considered of average risk. So if you are 50 or over and you haven’t been screened, what are you waiting for? Death?! If you are under 50, like me, YOU (not your doctor or anyone else) need to find a way to get yourself screened - now.
Screening is done on those who appear to be healthy. You do not have to be sick to be screened. It is a preventative measure. Colon caner is almost 100% preventable if you are screened. By the time you show symptoms it’s too late, already you have it. more…
