If you’re male (or were born male), you should get a colonoscopy if you’re 50 or older. There are times when earlier makes sense (check w/your own doc) Years ago, I picked a stomach virus while in Europe or China (never definitively identified), that wouldn’t go away.
Finally, in desperation (I’d lost 30# in 3 months), my Dr. ordered both endoscopy and colonoscopy. The doc who did the colonoscopy noticed that something didn’t look right, and sent me to an oncologist who removed some tissues that turned out to be pre-cancerous cells.
That random virus I picked up overseas (which my immune system finally cleared on its own, probably helped by clearing my entire digestive tract for the scopes), saved me from a battle with actual cancer, and possibly saved my life.
Colonoscopy is literally a pain in the ass but it can also be the thing that saves your life! Isn’t that worth it? #ColonHealth #MensHealth.

P.S. If you’re female, but born male, this applies to you too! (You get the headaches of both sexes, oh joy). Please see your Dr. at 50+!
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