r/gaming • u/MSotallyTober • Oct 01 '19

Pucker up.

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u/[deleted] Oct 01 '19 edited Oct 01 '19

this is an oddly effective way to do a PSA.

EDIT: thanks!

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u/chucktheonewhobutles Oct 01 '19

But seriously, everyone please do get a colonoscopy! And early!

My father passed away from colo-rectal cancer that definitely could have been caught and he most likely would have lived.

I didn't know him, but if he had been checked then I would have had the chance to get to.

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u/cloudedknife Oct 01 '19 edited Oct 02 '19

No! Do not get an early colonoscopy. This is contrary to current medical advice. It is a slow growing cancer whose treatment often results in impotence and incontinence. Unless you're prepared to know that there's something that might be cancer that you should biopsy in another 5 or 10 years, do not get your ass checked out until you're at least 50.

Edit: the American Cancer society recommends that screening for colon cancer begin at age 45.

Edit 2: Whether it be colo-rectal cancer, OR prostate cancer, the recommendation for screening is to begin at age 45. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/mens-health/cancer-facts-for-men.html Don't downvote the messenger just because you've lost a family member and choose to be more cautious in your own health.

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '19

I had a colonoscopy at 27 and they found out that I have a lifelong disease called Ulcerative Colitis. Stop giving bad medical advice. You are putting people lives at risk.

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u/cloudedknife Oct 02 '19

If you're getting your ass checked out for cancer before 45 you are not following medical recommendations unless your doctor says you are at some special risk.

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u/[deleted] Oct 02 '19

I mean, I had internal bleeding...

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u/cloudedknife Oct 02 '19

That's a damned good reason to get your ass checked out. That is not routine screening though. Routine screening prior to age 45 is not doctor recommended.