I suppose 15 years ago I might have found that amusing and somewhat bizarre. However being 43 now, and having had BOTH of my very loved parents die of colon cancer within the span of 4 years between ’01 and ’05, I applaud anyone that brings to light the very necessary, yes somewhat unglamorous need to get regular check ups for this when they’re of the age to do so. (50, unless you’ve had it on either side of your family – then it’s 40. (Ya, lucky me.) And yes, most all of you will turn 40 and 50 – much sooner than you ever think! :-) My father might still be alive had he gone in for check ups instead of waiting until he pretty much had terminal cancer. And he had the chance and the knowledge to do so, and did not.
So, deal with it and get used to it. As they sang on Scrubs, it’s very true – “Everything comes down to poo.”
John, sorry if that came across insensitive. Here’s some TMI for all of you: at the tender age of 25 my colon saw the light! I was really, really sick, in the hospital for days and they had to run every test imaginable to see why my insides were so messed up.
My grandfather passed in 99 of colon cancer and both my parents are at high risk so I know what the future holds for me in a few years. But honestly, they drug you up SO WELL, you dont remember a thing.
I just laughed. Out loud. at work, and my student workers said, “what?” I said, “…you wouldn’t understand, it’s a blog thing…I read these blogs… one in particular named anne, and it was funny…nevermind.”
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yuck!
Why? Were you going to have polyps for dinner?
I’m sure the President appreciates the whole world knowing what’s up his behind. Or not up anymore, as it seems.
YUMMMMMMMY!
ornot.
Don’t mean to be Debby downer . . . but . . .
I suppose 15 years ago I might have found that amusing and somewhat bizarre. However being 43 now, and having had BOTH of my very loved parents die of colon cancer within the span of 4 years between ’01 and ’05, I applaud anyone that brings to light the very necessary, yes somewhat unglamorous need to get regular check ups for this when they’re of the age to do so. (50, unless you’ve had it on either side of your family – then it’s 40. (Ya, lucky me.) And yes, most all of you will turn 40 and 50 – much sooner than you ever think! :-) My father might still be alive had he gone in for check ups instead of waiting until he pretty much had terminal cancer. And he had the chance and the knowledge to do so, and did not.
So, deal with it and get used to it. As they sang on Scrubs, it’s very true – “Everything comes down to poo.”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFvAGSgLiEA
he said “bring to light” – I would add: to a very dark place. I can’t wait for my first butt check up.
John, sorry if that came across insensitive. Here’s some TMI for all of you: at the tender age of 25 my colon saw the light! I was really, really sick, in the hospital for days and they had to run every test imaginable to see why my insides were so messed up.
My grandfather passed in 99 of colon cancer and both my parents are at high risk so I know what the future holds for me in a few years. But honestly, they drug you up SO WELL, you dont remember a thing.
And I love that song.
I just laughed. Out loud. at work, and my student workers said, “what?” I said, “…you wouldn’t understand, it’s a blog thing…I read these blogs… one in particular named anne, and it was funny…nevermind.”