Should You Get A Colonoscopy: Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

Guest physician Dr. Naveen Arya is a gastroenterologist. He discusses colon cancer. He reviews the risks and the different screening tests available. One of these tests is known as a colonoscopy.
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[@Miguel195211]

I have had two colonoscopies in my lifetime. The worst part is the prep before the actual colonoscopy. Please get one if you are eligible it could save your life.

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Yes Miguel the Prep is tricky. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@wsue1038]

Amen on the prep!

[@LK-bz9sk]

Ditto. And had them 7 years apart and I am 61 now. I feel I should have had the second one way sooner even though both came up clean. And yes. The prep is the worst part. The actual procedure is a breeze.

[@sethtenrec]

@@LK-bz9sk unless you have “complications” … oops

[@roxannewellman5617]

Now that there's a pill option, the prep is much more tolerable! Request SU TAB!

[@lesellen1994]

I’m glad the alternative screening methods were mentioned. The mail in screening test I use finds over 90% of cancers. I work in a hospital and have seen multiple patients with a perforated bowel after a routine colonoscopy. Just weigh the pros and cons to each method. Thanks for the info

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Thanks for sharing Ellen. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@kaypendergast5676]

Exactly. I collapsed after twilight sedation afterwards. Twilight is not risk free.

[@TamaraLR]

The Dr. perforated my bowel when he was only an inch and a half in..I’m never getting another one..no way no how..

[@paulmaxwell8851]

A perforated bowel occurs approximately fifteen times per ten thousand colonoscopies. That's very low risk, especially considering the cancer it catches would have killed you. I've lost three friends to colorectal cancer, and believe me, I go for my once-a-decade colonoscopy without hesitation.

[@DaRyteJuan]

@@paulmaxwell8851 But compared to a stool test which has a risk of perforation of zero, the ratio isn’t just 15 times greater, it’s actually zero to infinity because you can’t divide by zero.

[@lskwong9113]

My dad had been very healthy throughout his life, almost never got sick. At the age of 73, he ate well, slept well, and was still physically strong and mentally sharp. The only symptom was constipation. One day he wasn't able to empty his bowel and was diagnosed with end stage colon cancer at the emergency room. So please get screened.

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Yes LSK. Often the symptoms are subtle. Thank you for taking the time to share. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@reginaldmcnab3265]

Thanks for shearing

[@akitalady]

Very sorry to hear about your father. My dad was 63 when he died from colon cancer. I'm now 73, and you can believe that I've had a colonoscopy every 5 years for the past 20 years. During the last scope, a 2-millimeter polyp was discovered - which turned out to be benign. To whomever is reading this: I urge you to GET A COLONOSCOPY! You will be out like a light during the procedure and will have no memory of what happened.

[@roshansprague7758]

My Great uncle passed away from colon cancer at 79 back in 2006

[@jbjacobs9514]

This is so heartbreaking. I actually am pretty frightened about this sort of thing - I had a friend who talked how she could not empty her bowels and they were luckily able to save her - it had gone all the way up her back because it was so backed up. I know your dad lived a long life, but 73 is not really very old! May you rest with the memories you had with your dad and take care of yourself. Please, yes, everyone, get screened! It is not a hard or scary test.

[@galemckiddy5120]

You do such a great job of explaining, and I love your humor too. Thanks so much for doing this for all of us!

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Doing our best Gale!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@petruzzovichi]

Another EXCELLENT guest physician. Very well done...

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Why thank you Peter. Thanks for watching subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@mohabdul1]

You guys are so informative and cool at the same time. Thank you so much for the great public announcements.

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Very welcome!

[@jbjacobs9514]

Thanks for bring Dr. Arya in! He is so good natured and I appreciate his insights!Most people are so afraid to go in for these tests - but they are not horrible. Getting sick is. I promise you! Even if you are scare of tests or needles or the unknown - you will realize you were worried for nothing! I do have a lot of polyps and cysts everywhere but I do okay aside from pain a lot of the time (most are benign and too many to remove - I have). I have them all around the "door" of the colon (none in it) and around and in my kidneys, liver, bladder, ovaries. There is one in my right ovary that may one day be a problem, but doc not worried at the moment. I just get checked a lot.

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Glad you liked him JB

[@Adeena55]

As a two-time colon cancer survivor I am so grateful that we have the ability to have this type of screening. My second time was stage 3 but I made it through surgery and chemo. It’s now 13 years later and just had another perfect colonoscopy. I have to go every 5 years but have no issues with this procedure. Please everyone, get tested as soon as you can - it just might save your life!! Thank you Docs for all you do and for educating us in how to keep our bodies in healthy working condition. Much love and gratitude from Nova Scotia.

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Hi Adeena. So glad you are ok! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@ShieldandBucklerMusic]

I will be getting one asap. Im 32-33 years old and have had plenty of blood in stool past couple of days.

[@Adeena55]

@@ShieldandBucklerMusic Goog for you!! Always be proactive - it can save your life. I will pray for a clean and healthy result. Best wishes from me to you.

[@ShieldandBucklerMusic]

@@Adeena55 Thank You 🙏🏽

[@emmel4fun]

​@@ShieldandBucklerMusic Did you have it done?

[@stitchann]

Just found your channel and am binge watching. Wonderful to have a Canadian channel for this information. Thank you so much your guests are amazing too.

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You are so welcome!

[@Severeille]

I have had four colonoscopies so far and scheduled for my fifth in March 2022. I've never had any pain or discomfort with any of them and I actually woke up part way through the last one and watched the rest of the procedure. We have lost many family members to breast, ovarian and colon cancers, most of them at young ages, including my mother. I do the FIT test every year and a colonoscopy every five years. I consider them to be a part of a pro-active way of fighting this dreaded disease.

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Hi Severeille. Sorry to hear about your losses. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@you2449]

Wow. that's informative. Best wishes.

[@roshansprague7758]

My mom also had kidney cancer my Great uncle my mom's uncle had colon cancer

[@d.nmukate7636]

I just had colonoscopy and was told nothing was seen inside. How ever I still have alot of pain in the rectum. Doctors can not tell the cause. Any suggestions that I can do?

[@lindahowell3605]

My son was diagnosed 4 years ago with stage 4 colon cancer, he had 20 lesions on his liver, please get screened! He has just got on hospice it’s so hard he’s only 39, again please get screened

[@HouseScraper]

may I ask are you African American not that it matters

[@B-ch6uk]

Oh how sad. God bless you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We are so sorry to hear this Linda. Wishing you and your son the very best. Thanks for watching

[@lindahowell3605]

@@HouseScraper no we are white

[@cindylou1108]

I’m so sorry. Know we will be praying for you and your son!

[@douglasweisman8147]

Outstanding video! I am scheduled for my routine colonoscopy in a few months. Thanks for the clear presentation from Dr. Arya.

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[@firstlady161]

Thanks chaps, I’ve got to probably have an colonoscopy in a few weeks and I was very worried. You have really helped ease my worries in your usual hilarious way.

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Thanks so much First Lady! Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@JimAllen-Persona]

I’ve had 2 of them so far in the past couple of years… nothing to worry about. In my experience, the prep was over exaggerated and the best part is the propofol 😂

[@PrairieDawnC]

First Lady, congratulations on your first colonoscopy. I've had four now because we almost lost my brother at 40 and I have lots of polyps. The drugs are fabulous, aren't they? 👌

[@paulamahoney3448]

Thank you, great info. I've had many Colonoscopies & colorectal surgery. So so important. I'm cancer free. Be Blessed 🙏🤗💕

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[@user-ig7qo4rn3l]

Thank you for highlighting the need for screening. Based in UK & I’m 53 years old. Had first colonoscopy 8 years ago with minimal sedation. Watched on screen the whole time & was amazing. Always remember consultant saying I got the prize for cleanest colon of the day! Gave me a laugh. Awaiting date for next one in the next few weeks. To those worrying, it’s not a bad procedure & really nothing to worry about. As others have said the prep is something. Follow the instructions & be surprised how much is in there!

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Hi K. Congrats on the clean colon award. You can put it beside your 3rd place track and field ribbon from the 3rd grade! Thank you for sharing your story. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@hg2614]

Great information!!! Love their sense of humor!!!

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[@rogermowat401]

Great informative delivery. Simplifying the process and importantly the criteria for undertaking testing and symptom awareness. Congratulations to in particular Dr Aryia who through all the side comments kept to script and provided great responses.

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[@citibear57]

Hello Doctors! As a person with medical issues, I enjoy watching your videos. Besides being informative, you are fun to watch & listen to. This was a shitty topic (lol) but a very necessary one. I have done a couple of FIT tests in the past, and then had a colonoscopy in 2017. I am waiting to have another one performed, but the pandemic has delayed it. For anyone who is worried about having a colonoscopy done, I would say the worst part is drinking so much fluid for the prep, and what goes in must come out 😮. The actual colonoscopy was nothing to worry about. My GP even gave me a copy of the report complete with cool pictures from inside my bowel. Instead of giving this video five stars, I give you, ahem, five doctors 👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

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Thanks so much Mike. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@geckoproductions4128]

Going in for #5 in a couple of weeks. ITS NO BIG DEAL. Prep over the weekend, do procedure Monday morning, and then go to lunch. BTW propofol is a friend of mine. It knocks me out in a couple of seconds and I wake up feeling rested and refreshed. No anesthetic hangover. GO GET IT DONE!

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Thanks for sharing and good luck with #5

[@watchmethriving]

ahhh, the good ole vitamin P (as we called it in the ICU).

[@healthychoicemade]

I really enjoy watching you! It makes me feel less stressful while studying, as you are so funny and explanation of the subject is excellent :))))) Love it !

[@samanthalowther6441]

A great, very informative video which will undoubtedly save lives! Thank you.

[@David-sb7vg]

Thanks again for your input guys. In Australia I had a symptom free colonoscopy because my Mum had bowel cancer. I was perforated and had abscess after abscess. Seton drains and God knows what else. A surgeon in Sydney reconstructed me after several procedures. He was and remains my hero. I didn’t need the initial colonoscopy and was basically looking for something that wasn’t there. I was ‘lucky’

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Glad you are ok now David. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@JoeMunday-ov6es]

What a terrible experience! So glad you found someone to fix it! 😊

[@dannygreene2414]

Great video. I started at the age of 35.And have been doing follow ups every 3 to 5 years every since for 30 years now.

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[@9999Windigo]

Love you guys! Have a wonderful News Year!

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[@sandradring6265]

Thank you all again for your explanation on colposcopies . I’ve recently had one and it’s just as you say. It’s nothing to worry about. I was so pleased to be told (after several polyps removed a few years ago) all is clear. A perfect colon 😁 and as you say I don’t have to have another op for a long time! You are all brilliant . Thank you again. 👍

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Very welcome Sandra. Good news. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@watchmethriving]

imagine if you didn't have those polyps removed a few years ago. Your results now would have been very different!

[@roxydina7615]

You are all such a gift in these trying times. Real heroes.

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[@bettyweimer394]

I love you guys! So funny and informative! Your patients are blessed!

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[@gregknipe8772]

informative, entertaining, and another thing I have no symptoms of nor risk factors for. awesome concepts you pursue here. thank you.

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Very welcome Greg

[@teresaestes7073]

Healthy, age 53. Colorguard test at 50 w/ no concerns. I'm a bit hesitant... Both parents have had pre-cancerous polyps. Neither have great eating habits. My father had his colon blown out/perforated his last colonoscopy at around 78-80. Was not a pleasant experience and ended up in the hospital for 1 mo. This was done by his doctor that he had seen for years. I'd appreciate your professional feedback. I find your videos very informative, thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Teresa. Colonic perforation is an uncommon but very real risk of colonoscopy. You would have to discuss your entire history including your negative cologuard with your GI doc to see if they think colonoscopy would be beneficial. Understandable to be nervous though. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@stpetie7686]

I've had a few colonoscopies in just the past couple of years. For anyone afraid of them please don't worry. On the last one the only ride I could get would have been more painful than the procedure, so I opted to go the no anesthetic route. While not necessarily pleasant, the experience was less uncomfortable than some of the digital (finger) exams I've had. There is a small bonus in that it's kinda interesting to watch it happen on the screen. A larger bonus would be a greater chance of living life without your colon hanging out of your abdomen. While not as terrible as I thought it would be, I'd still prefer my colon on the inside. As an additional note; they found a polyp. When it was removed it was also with no anesthesia and it was still no problem. It was even more interesting to watch the polyp get dealt with.

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[@anitaarmstrong5583]

Hi docs. Another great topic as always!👍😂. Hope you both had a great Christmas with the family. Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year🎉🥂 Stay safe🙏

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[@kittybeard5379]

Great video ! Happy New Year !

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[@cherylsmith2345]

You Gents are amazing … Best DOCS on KZbin! Dr. Arya explains all in laymen’s terms … so good to hear about any topic you bring to light! I’m the Colonoscopy Queen and am most fortunate all is well and quiet (except really despise the prep!). My Husband and I both are screened and it’s such a good screening tool for cancer . Subscribe Peeps as these Docs are incredible and they’re CANADIAN!! Happy New Year to all of you!!

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Thanks so much for your support and kind words Cheryl. Glad you and hubby are both all good. Happy Nee Year to you too! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sassysandie2865]

Maybe you could have this doc on again to talk about preventing colon cancer with a healthy lifestyle, nutrition, etc.

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Good idea sandramA. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@bettyjeanpetrinovich7373]

You persuaded me; tomorrow I call my doctor. Thank you, especially, Dr. Arya. Great conversation! Thank you to all your guest specialists who join you at zero dark thirty, to enlighten us. Good work!

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[@lindapayne963]

Happy New year 💕 Looking forward to other videos in 2022. Linda

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[@francisexperience]

Great watching these guys!

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[@kojakkojak1984]

Great video thank you for posting.

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[@dorothygreen4271]

I may have to under go a colonoscopy this year . I suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome . I want to thank you for sharing this information video with me ! It is really educational and go to know !

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You are very welcome Dorothy. Good luck with your colonoscopy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alidavalentinagosgnach700]

You guys did amazing explaining it and talking colonoscopy. Very interesting.

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[@davidwegner9690]

Excellent information, thankyou!

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[@barbaragoodman1789]

Learning something new every video, thanks Docs !

[@Janetjones.]

My sister passed away last year she had Colitis after a really bad flare up she ended up in hospital blood and mucus was running out her bowel she had a stroke while in hospital and had megacolon so the ileostomy or surgery wasn't available after that after her colon burst she died a few days later.also my younger sister passed away four years ago she suffered from Crohn's she had a ileostomy at a young age of 27and passed away at 54 she had had loads of operations so people if you have bowel problems seek help and don't be ever embarrassed it could save your life .thanks for this video very informative take care Janet Jones

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Hi Janet. So sorry to hear about your family members. Thank you for taking the time to share your story. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LegendaryWoke]

Great candid video! Best colon vid ever! 😀

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[@davea136]

Thank you for your channel. This information is very useful and reassuring.

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[@InterestedCitizen]

You guys are wonderful. The info is always excellent and I love how fun you are.😘

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[@margephillips5951]

I had to do the prep back to back, once for the colonoscopy and my colon had so many twist and turns in it I had to get a vertual colonoscopy. Which all lead to getting 12" of my segmoid colon removed. No cancer just severe diverticulitis and was tired of taking antibiotics for the flare up. Great video Doc's.

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Thanks Marge. So glad it all worked out for you. Thanks for sharing your story. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@coop5329]

I appreciate the information you give on your website and thank you for taking the time to do these. I would like to make a comment about something said in this video though. It was mentioned that 1 in 17 people get colon cancer "and that's huge". Maybe it is different in Canada, but in the US, 1 in 8 women get breast cancer, which is not as survivable as colon cancer. When my mother got it, that statistic was 1 in 14. When I got it, I was 39. There are now enough teenage girls getting breast cancer that it's no longer impossible/unthinkable. And I have not really seen substantial research on what causes it, why it is increasing so rapidly, why younger and younger women are getting it, or what could prevent it. Yes, we have made progress in treating it, in finding it earlier, and women who get it are living longer after diagnosis. But I submit to you that saying treatment was a "success" because a woman did not die until 5 years after diagnosis, is not much of a success. The ever increasing number of young women who get it are much, much more likely to die in just a few years. To me, this lack of research is a glaring omission. At the rate the disease is increasing, it is not beyond possibility that we will be doing prophylactic mastectomies on girls at puberty. I bring this up to raise awareness and in the hope that someone, somewhere, will research this disease, not just new types of chemotherapy. Thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi coop. The stats in Canada are similar. There are lots of researchers investigating breast cancer though but yes it is so much more common and so much younger. You have to believe it is our environment and what we eat and put in and on our bodies. Let’s hope they find a better way to screen. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mandydehoog2708]

Thanks for info Docs. Stay safe and Happy New Year🥳🥳🥳🥳🤗❤️🇨🇦

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[@sandic.7948]

These guys are Amazing!…. The information they provide, we might have paid $100-$300 for a office visit . . . to get!…. I love this most crucial PSA Information that helps us all!…. Thank you Doctors for taking the time from your very BUSY schedules!…

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[@juiceybrucey3475]

U guys are great… I’m 52, had a negative FIT test at 50. My 75 year old Dad had many polyps (benign fortunately) this past year. His specialist told him’ “Your 3 sons should all have a colonoscopy soon”. Went back to my GP who examined me and “applied” for me to get a colonoscopy thru “the program”… my application came back rejected, said I didn’t need one. My brother who lives in rural Alberta got a colonoscopy in a few weeks. I need to go back to my GP and see if I can go rural… go for a drive someday and get scoped! Sounds lovely ;)

[@JoJoGangirl63]

At a physical with my amazing GP at the age of 44, she recommended that I have a colonoscopy because of a family history of second degree relatives with colon cancer and polyps . I was a non-smoker, very rarely had alcohol and was in good shape. On consultation with the general surgeon he said I could have a colonoscopy now or wait until I was 50. Thank goodness I listened to my GP, she saved my life. If I had waited the surgeon said I probably would not have survived. As it was, I had two polyps and a cancerous lesion removed. I continue to have regular colonoscopies and I am forever grateful to live in Ontario and have amazing doctors. My siblings have all been screened because of my diagnosis and two of the five had polyps removed.

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[@evelynsmith163]

What a fabulous video. Thank you very much indeed.

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Glad you enjoyed it!

[@EmptyPocketsCarl]

Great motivation to something I've put off. Going to schedule it, but will schedule for maybe April or so. Last place I want to be during this COVID surge is a hospital, and I bet the hospital really doesn't need the extra load at this point in time.

[@JimAllen-Persona]

A lot of times they can do it in the office so you don’t always have to go to the hospital.

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Hi EmptyPocketsCarl. Sounds reasonable. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video im having a colonoscopy October 31 as im 51 and my grandfather died from colon cancer 35 years ago so it's a good reason for it

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

Thank you! Full Quality, educational material. How do y’all keep a straight face when discussing all things surrounding, passing, treating, caring for, and overall wellness of the sphincter 🤷‍♂️ I can’t… Some viewers negative comments… wanting y’all to be (why so) serious. Requesting you “not to make light of some subjects as they are personally relating topics to their family”..🧐 Come on people… if you can’t find pleasure or education within this premium content, you might want to get a psychological check up! It’s part of the normal healthcare routine, after all. Be well!

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[@jewel1953]

Love your vlogs that cover everything.

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[@mmm144]

Love love love these videos. You guys (and gals ) are awesome.

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[@darlenericotta7550]

Thank you Docs good clear explanation for this Eli’s one to agree to having one or not.

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[@jayj3990]

Thank you for this video.

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[@garretkoeslag345]

Isn't laughter the best medicine ? Lmao . You guys a great people , funny , and great doctor's I bet ! 👍 Thanks you guys . I'm subscribing . Very educational .

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[@byrutesyvret890]

This was very well explained and once again you doctors had me Laughing till tears came! ! NO ONE asked if your colon could be perforated especially someone over 75 ? People are more afraid of the cleaning than the actual test. Old people have to drink the gallon of preparation and it's horrible...my mom went through that process . Dr Arya sure knows his stuff. Wish all you docs a happy and healthy 2022 and the end of COVID!

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Hi Byrute. So glad you liked it. So yes perforation is a thankfully uncommon but potential risk of colonoscopy. Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jennamuffintop3981]

@@TalkingWithDocs What if there is a perforation? Would it be immediately known and is it reparable?

[@trismaccarran9950]

@Jenny C...my best friends' mother was sent home after colonoscopy; shortly thereafter she was fevered, in pain, & rushed back to hospital. Colon had been perforated & infection had set in; she was put in an induced coma for an entire month, as they had to leave the wound open. She was 81 at the time, & it took a full year for her to recover psychologically.

[@jennamuffintop3981]

@@trismaccarran9950 What a horrific nightmare. That poor soul. I know we always hope and pray not to be one of the .05% but there are no guarantees. We do some risky things for the sake of our health which can tragically destroy our health.

[@user-oi5lh9ge9f]

very good information for us

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Excellent presentation 👏👏👏👍👍😆

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[@gailpool4042]

Very well done. My husband died of colon cancer last year. Kept a check on his health but disregarded his colon, despite the fact that his mother had died of colon cancer. Tried to get him to have a colonoscopy for twenty years, but he ignored my warnings.

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So sorry to hear that Gail. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@marthadiaz6744]

As always love to see you Docs I learn so much just from the information from your videos. Just learned a lot from colonoscopy exams types. You guys are so funny.

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[@marylaughland3310]

Thankful for the Closed Captioning feature . . . I can only hear Dr. Arya.

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[@jenniferwilliams5457]

Please refrain from interrupting your guests. They are also expert in their own field and well spoken.

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They sure are. We are just excitable. Sorry

[@maryenos91]

Thank you so so much for this video on the colonoscopy. am in the process of scheduling one and am a little nervous but as you said the procedure before is the one I hear is not so much fun... Fascinating.

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[@bettyweimer394]

Y’all are awesome!

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[@kathypendleton8493]

Great video! You guys are so funny 😊😊

[@beatles7238]

Thanks Dr's I'm going to get a screening done soon! 👍💙🙋

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Please do!

[@michaelsadventures4261]

Gave you a like. Lost my dad in 1996 to colon cancer. He was 52.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear that Michaels. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@trudgingtheroadofhappydest3983]

Hi Docs, I was never interested in medical stuff till I got uterine cancer a couple of years ago. Glad I found your show. You make me happy. I had my first colonoscopy after a positive Fit test recently. One precancerous polyp and some chronic radiation injury. Glad I did it. Knowledge is good. Take care. Judy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Judy. So glad to hear you are ok. And glad you found our channel. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@YvonneMariePhotos]

Awaiting a date.. I have tested positive and mother had colon cancer. Problem today is trying to get in for the colonoscopy. COVID has really pushed things back as far as surgery. Not going to lie.. I’m scared to death and still no call. It’s been just over 3 weeks.. I hope it’s soon as I’m having many issues. Thank you for this video and Happy New Year to you all.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck Yvonne. COVID has made it complicated for sure. Happy New Year. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@sherrysimpson9536]

I am happy Dr Abiola cured me permanently from cancer, thank you #drabiola 💙....... . . .

[@myfeee]

I had it done, no big deal, so get it done don't worry about the procedure. i m over 50. slept all the way through. thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice little nap myfeee. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jp7357]

Excellent video … I’m booking my 3rd tomorrow .. thx

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck!

[@Thatcanadianguyhey]

I've been getting yearly colonoscopies since I was 28 and I'm 54 now. I have Lynch Syndrome and it puts me at a high risk. I've lost my mother 60, Younger brother 28, and older brother 21 (1985) all to Colon Cancer. Here we only get sedation and I have a tremendous amount of pain during the scope. However, it's the reason I'm able to type this comment today. Please get one done when you are eligible.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Dean. So sorry to hear about your family's experience. Thank you for sharing your story. Thanks for watching subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@FoulBayRd]

I hear you referring to family Dr. and I gotta say might as well try to chase down a unicorn. I haven’t had a family Dr for decades and the story is much the same for most of my friends. I am 66 and four years ago my colon cancer was diagnosed in a hospital emergency. My mother had colon cancer but I didn’t know I should be tested. Surgery was scary and amazing. I waved goodbye to 16 cms of colon and have carried on with a normal life and regular testing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear that. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@josenub08]

100% true information and I had to go through all these.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks!

[@stevec8861]

Thanks for this. Have only done one colonoscopy so far. Followed prep procedure, but prep could have been better (voluntarily did without sedation, so saw/remember entire video and Gastro Doc washing away some crap). Have since learned I’m a CF carrier, which attenuates the laxative purge response. For my next colonoscopy, is there a more rigorous prep recommended for CF carriers I should ask for? Gastro Doc found one flat polyp near rectum, and pathology report said this type of polyp never progresses to cancer. So I'm good for a while.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Steve. Thanks for sharing. Not sure if there is specific prep for CF carriers but worth mentioning to your gastroenterologist. Glad to hear the polyp was ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@Durablacks]

Well done guys thank you

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Clemencia. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@janac2881]

You guys r halarious!!! Love your videos😂. Jana - Texas

[@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514]

thank you for telling me that it takes 10 years to develop into cancer. I have a long line of colon cancer in my family, I had a polyp removed last July and in February of this year I knew something was wrong again (severe gas pain and bloody mucus) so they did another colonoscopy and removed a pre cancerous sessile serrated adenomas polyp and that made me really worried as it was only 7 months later. So now that I know that it takes 10 years to turn to cancer, I won't freak out if I get the symptoms again, I'll wait for the 3 years that the doctor recommended before my next colonoscopy

[@TalkingWithDocs]

All the best Cindy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@rhondaperrine6751]

I love all your videos.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much Rhonda. Happy new year. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@HouseScraper]

oh my gosh my test was good no problem please get this test done pay attention to your body. I lost my best friend to this disease and she was not even 50.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok House scrapper. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@grandmascamp3403]

My friend as well before 50

[@melaniepoulton6738]

I did the alternative screening twice(mail in tests) with negative results. I went for a colonoscopy which was painless, and they found I had a 7cm tumour that I had had for over 8yrs. I had no symptoms. I worked out everyday, no drinking or smoking. My surgeon said that because I was so healthy, I would have a better chance a great recovery. I have a colostomy bag, but I am doing really well, Cancer free for a year. It's not alI been easy but I'm healthy. I would recommend people get a colonoscopy-you feel nothing and it's over and done with before you know it. Don't wait.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow Melanie. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@debhinkle4413]

Well, I saw one comment that claimed to be colonoscopy queen but I challenge that! Lol. I've had every year for several years now every 2 years all over the past 47 years. I've started when one had to do a 3 day prep not a 1/2 day. Lots of different experiences. I had them before they give the anesthetic I've had with anesthetics. Bottom line, it's a life saving procedure that is worth the yucky prep. I even had short proctoscope when I was 6 months pregnant. I've been very fortunate to have had only 3 different gastroenterologists over the years. To make an unpleasant procedure more "fun", my husband used to write messages to the doctor on my booty. Messages like 'one way do not enter' or 'poisonous gas ahead That sure breaks the ice. Thank you so much for your great videos

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Deb. You definitely sound like the queen and your husband sounds like a riot. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@Decentralized_Maze]

I enjoyed a topic that makes me cringe. 😂 Excellent information and laid out perfectly, with humor! Thanks. I added this to my channel for others.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Paradox! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Decentralized_Maze]

@@TalkingWithDocs Your channel / you both are the best discovery! I appreciate every video topic and look forward to learning more regardless of the topic. Time is never wasted with your videos. 🙏

[@janicecastellanos8091]

Just found you guys & subscribed: Interesting, 🧐 important information - we ALL need to know - Thank You 🙏🏻 Docs!!! 🧑🏻‍⚕️👨🏽‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

[@paulinetunkuda3757]

Thank you doctors

[@robertdomm5598]

Hi Docs In the last year I have developed peripheral neuropathy in my feet. After much testing and consultation, my doctor believes I have a small bone spur in my knee that is causing issues with the nearby nerve. Would love to hear your take on treatments (including surgery) for my condition as well as bone spurs in general. Thanks for your fantastic videos and Happy New Year to you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Robert. If you have neuropathy in both of your feet is more likely related to your back. Without examining you or your imaging it would be difficult to say. A bone spur at your knee would be a rare cause but not impossible. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@clionamm]

I'm due a colonoscopy in January. We have a standard bowel check here in Ireland once you reach 60. Which I did in Sept. They found blood in my poop! I have a needle phobia so that's my main worry, at the moment...the needle for sedation, eekk. I'm tempted to have it without sedation, is that a bad idea? I've watched you guys for ages, love your straight talking and your humour. Thanks.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No sedation is difficult. Best to discuss with the staff but most people need it. Good luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@viviajohnson696]

You guys are sooooo funny! Thanks for the info.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it Vivia. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@deborahking2367]

Hi Docs, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer 6 years ago and have had several colonoscopies since, the prep is no fun..think everyone would agree. But what is FUN is watching the 3 of you do this presentation. I smiled throughout it which is difficult to believe given the seriousness of the topic. I am a subscriber and wanted to give a big thank you for the work you do. Halifax, N.S.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Deborah and hope you are doing alright pour East coast! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@PapasDino]

My better half has her 5-year procedure next month based on being a 4-time cancer survivor (nothing colon related); my third 10-year is in a couple of years. Do you have a upper age cutoff as I've heard that once you hit 70 they're not done any longer? Thanks guys and Happy New Year!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Dino. So usually at 80-85 depending on other health measures and local guidelines. Wow to your tough better half for beating 4 cancers. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@jag731]

Just now finding these great vids. It's not fun, but definitely agree that those who haven't done one & are 'due', should get a colonoscopy. At the very least you get peace of mind knowing how to proceed (if at all). Totally true, I didn' t feel a thing (except for the IV deal.) If you have health insurance (employer or otherwise) they may very well cover the procedure. Mine did. This is one of those things in life that's unpleasant, but totally worth doing.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing jag. We agree. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@winston9505]

Thanks doctors!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@judyluce3141]

Perfect timing.....second colonoscopy. It has been 10 years....second routine screening on the 24th of Jan.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Judy. Wishing you a clean bill of health. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@mannydossantos9603]

Thank you, Docs The risk and consequences of colon cannot be ignored. Obviously, the reactive trigger to seek treatment is continuous constipation and/or bleeding when passing stools. For asymptomatic individuals, it's always a challenge to seek a proactive investigation: do you kick a sleeping dog or do you let the dog sleep? Not easy!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure

[@ohkay7924]

I love the eye contact

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you do oh Kay. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did