Should You Get A Colonoscopy: Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

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2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wsue1038 2 жыл бұрын

Amen on the prep!

@LK-bz9sk 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@roxannewellman5617 Жыл бұрын

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

@lskwong9113 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@reginaldmcnab3265 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for shearing

@akitalady 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jbjacobs9514 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lesellen1994 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kaypendergast5676 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TamaraLR Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@Severeille 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@you2449 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. that's informative. Best wishes.

@roshansprague7758 2 жыл бұрын

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

@d.nmukate7636 Жыл бұрын

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?

@Adeena55 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@ShieldandBucklerMusic 2 жыл бұрын

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

@Adeena55 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@Adeena55 Thank You 🙏🏽

@emmel4fun Жыл бұрын

@@ShieldandBucklerMusic Did you have it done?

@galemckiddy5120 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Doing our best Gale!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@lindahowell3605 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

may I ask are you African American not that it matters

@B-ch6uk 2 жыл бұрын

Oh how sad. God bless you.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@lindahowell3605 2 жыл бұрын

@@HouseScraper no we are white

@cindylou1108 2 жыл бұрын

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

@jbjacobs9514 Жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked him JB

@stitchann Жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@mohabdul1 Жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@user-ig7qo4rn3l 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@douglasweisman8147 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Douglas. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@stpetie7686 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Nice St Petie. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@rogermowat401 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roger. Glad you liked it. Trying to keep it useful but entertaining. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@firstlady161 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JimAllen-Persona 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Yay Paula!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@petruzzovichi 2 жыл бұрын

Another EXCELLENT guest physician. Very well done...

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@geckoproductions4128 Жыл бұрын

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!

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and good luck with #5

@watchmethriving 8 ай бұрын

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

@citibear57 2 жыл бұрын

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 👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JoJoGangirl63 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you are ok Jp. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Janetjones. 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@healthychoicemade 11 ай бұрын

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 !

@cherylsmith2345 2 жыл бұрын

You Gents are amazing … Best DOCS on KZfaq! 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!!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bettyweimer394 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

That is very kind to say Betty. Doing our best to keep it useful and fun.

@sandradring6265 2 жыл бұрын

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. 👍

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@watchmethriving 8 ай бұрын

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

@David-sb7vg 2 жыл бұрын

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’

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@JoeMunday-ov6es 3 ай бұрын

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

@sassysandie2865 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@margephillips5951 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@dannygreene2414 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Danny. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@teresaestes7073 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gregknipe8772 Жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Very welcome Greg

@anitaarmstrong5583 2 жыл бұрын

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🙏

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

You too Anita. Happy New Year! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@hg2614 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it H G! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@dorothygreen4271 2 жыл бұрын

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 !

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gailpool4042 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@roxydina7615 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Roxy!!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@coop5329 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@bettyjeanpetrinovich7373 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you Betty! Thanks for the kind words. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@alidavalentinagosgnach700 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Alida. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@9999Windigo 2 жыл бұрын

Love you guys! Have a wonderful News Year!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Pat. Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@samanthalowther6441 3 ай бұрын

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

@melaniepoulton6738 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@InterestedCitizen 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ana. We try. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Thatcanadianguyhey 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@byrutesyvret890 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@trismaccarran9950 2 жыл бұрын

@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 2 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@juiceybrucey3475 4 ай бұрын

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 ;)

@m.m.m.c.a.k.e 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much MmmCake. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@stephenwinter8892 9 ай бұрын

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

@marthadiaz6744 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Martha. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@davea136 Жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome

@sandic.7948 2 жыл бұрын

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!…

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much SANDI. Doing our best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@lindapayne963 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

You too Linda! Thanks for the support. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@trudgingtheroadofhappydest3983 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@barbaragoodman1789 8 ай бұрын

Learning something new every video, thanks Docs !

@EmptyPocketsCarl 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@darlenericotta7550 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Darlene. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@mandydehoog2708 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

You too Mandy! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@FoulBayRd 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@HouseScraper 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@grandmascamp3403 Жыл бұрын

My friend as well before 50

@cindysquirrelloffgrid9514 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

All the best Cindy. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@kojakkojak1984 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you for posting.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Kojak. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@davidwegner9690 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information, thankyou!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome David. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@kittybeard5379 2 жыл бұрын

Great video ! Happy New Year !

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kitty. Happy New Year to you too. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@evelynsmith163 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous video. Thank you very much indeed.

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@francisexperience 2 жыл бұрын

Great watching these guys!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Francis. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@mmm144 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked it Matt!! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@myfeee 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Nice little nap myfeee. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@michaelsadventures4261 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@marylaughland3310 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@LegendaryWoke 2 жыл бұрын

Great candid video! Best colon vid ever! 😀

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that RedRecordings. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@YvonneMarieR 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sherrysimpson9536 2 жыл бұрын

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

@debhinkle4413 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@garretkoeslag345 2 жыл бұрын

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 .

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Garret. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@jewel1953 2 жыл бұрын

Love your vlogs that cover everything.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Judith! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@jag731 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@mannydossantos9603 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

For sure

@keepthefaith-theconcerttribute Жыл бұрын

I just had mine a couple of days. I too am in Canada. The doctor and nurses were amazing and I chose to be knocked out so it was like aesthesia in and they said you feel tired and the next thing I know I hear my heart beat in the monitor and the nurse slowly waking me up. It was all a blur and a great power nap lol My GI got me to use something called pico lax and like you 2 sachets at 150 ml each which is nothing and then drink 2 to 3 litres of water, gatorade, just not red, purple or blue, or apple juice gradually over the next 4 hours. It was explained it is not a race so don't guzzle it all done at once or you risk throwing it up. Because this process can easily dehydrate you I found orange gatorade was great. The pico lax was amazing because I honestly felt I was drinking orange tang. It took about an hour or less to work and it really cleaned me out. Taking the one the next morning was just as easy because the taste was so yummy and amazing and again about an hour later it flushed me out, but I was clean at that point so it was water in water out. Anyone that is afraid honestly don't be and remember you are doing this for your own health. I hope this helps anyone who reads this :)

@josenub08 Жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jayj3990 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Very welcome Jay. Thanks for watching

@deborahking2367 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@beatles7238 Жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs Жыл бұрын

Please do!

@trishhill5838 2 жыл бұрын

A very good video, but it should mention risk factors. My bowel was perforated while having a polyp removed a month ago. I have read that that is a possibility in 5% of cases. You would know better what the risk factor is. Bacteria leaked out of my bowel, and I came close to death. Hospital stabilized me, and I did 3 weeks of liquid diet. They said 50% chance it would leak again, and they would have to do a bowel resection….same surgery that you have for bowel cancer. I got lucky, and the perforation healed itself. Even though I have a big family history, I don’t think I should ever have another colonoscopy? I’m 67, and had a couple of non cancerous polyps removed.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Trish. So sorry to hear about the perforation. Obviously all of the risks and benefits of surgery including perforation would be discussed with you by your surgeon before the procedure as part of your informed consent. Published incidence of perforation is approximately .06% or 6 in 10000 - not 5%. But regardless but zero. Certainly one always has to weigh the risk vs benefit. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@Straightdeal 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 67 and have had 3 colonoscopies with 5 year intervals, thus at 52, 57 and 63. So sticking to the 5 year intervals, I am due again next year. The previous 3 were clean, no polyps. The first was done under general anesthesia , no's 2 and 3 under local anesthesia. The second one was damn sore, the 3rd one not. (different gastroenterologists!). My late father had colon cancer, but it was treated early. He was around 70 I think, when diagnosed. (He passed away from heart failure at age 84). Hope this info useful to dudes my age and younger or older!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Stefan. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@JustRaine97 2 жыл бұрын

Had my first colonoscopy at 38. No family history. They found some tiny polyps but they weren't the kind that would develop into cancer. I was nervous but it all went fine. Best sleep I ever had.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

For sure 727! Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@JettaRedIII 8 ай бұрын

"Best sleep I ever had." Everyone says that and it's true.

@JustRaine97 8 ай бұрын

@@JettaRedIII It felt like I had a full night of restful sleep. I tell people this because I have several family members & friends who are of age but are too scared to get a colonoscopy. It's really not bad at all.

@marykimberlyhayes 2 жыл бұрын

No mention of how important it is to clean the actual instruments you are inserting into the colon and which chemicals should be used for that cleaning procedure between the patients. Makes a huge difference!

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Obviously Kim. This was not designed as an in service for staff cleaning colonoscopy instruments. There are very specific standards of practice for that 😀. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@jlafunk 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle died from colon cancer. My MD refused to let me have a colonoscopy for several years because I was in my 40's (so, I was too young) and my uncle wasn't a 1st degree relative. In 2019 my brother had his colonoscopy (he was 51 and I was 47). He had Stage 2 CA. (His surgery was successful). I immediately wrote my MD and she set me up for a colonoscopy and they found a small polyp and removed it. It was pre-cancerous. I hope these guidelines change. I don't see a problem starting at 45 if there's any family history.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds reasonable jlafunk. Glad you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@anitagurns9480 11 ай бұрын

It is 45 NOW! Because so many younger people where getting it

@Thecraftyblacksheep 2 жыл бұрын

I just had my first one at 37. They found two big polyps and now I’m waiting for the pathology results. They want me to go again in 1-3 years. I’m so relieved I did it.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Good for you Beautiful Soul. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@murielwhite9472 2 жыл бұрын

I've had 4 failed colonoscopies in the past few months due to being unable to clean out my bowel even though I've had extended/harsher preps, nothing has worked. I was then sent for a barium enema x ray which showed a very long bowel and multiple loops. The doctor who did it said it was the most difficult one he had ever done in 30 years of doing this type of x ray. He also said the length and loops were also the reason that a successful colonoscopy has not been possible. I'm not sure what will happen next, i see the surgeon this week. I'm still hoping for a successful colonoscopy to be done as I have already had breast cancer and I know of some of my BC pals also go on to have bowel cancer Really enjoyed your video and I subscribed. What's the segmoid part of the colon?

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that Muriel. The sigmoid colon is the part between the descending colon and your rectum. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@Decentralized_Maze 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Paradox! Thanks for watching and subscribing

@Decentralized_Maze 2 жыл бұрын

@@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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@johnfaulkner6776 24 күн бұрын

I've had colon cancer, surgery, stoma, reversal etc and the original colonoscopy plus subsequent surveillance colonoscopies. I had a change in bowel habit and got checked. That was 2007 and I'm still here. The prep for a colonoscopy is the worst part - induced diarohea! I never have the sedative as it isn't painful but there is a bit of discomfort and that doesn't need a sedative. Catch it early and act by getting a colonoscopy even if the doctor says your too young or too fit or some nonsense.

@pjk1714 2 жыл бұрын

Late to the party but glad you provided this video. Been valuable to good health going every two years. COVID stopped that so the mail in was only option. So many reasons beside cancer to have. Lot of hidden secrets down there.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hidden secrets. That’s funny. Thanks for watching and subscribing

@judyluce3141 2 жыл бұрын

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

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

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

@clionamm Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@stevec8861 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sarahgupton2552 2 жыл бұрын

I had a colonoscopy years ago, normal except for one diverticula. The prep was with a phosphate laxative. Nothing but liquids for a full day, then a dose of the laxative the night before and another dose early the next morning about 3 hours before the procedure. I think that was an easy way for a good cleanse, IMO. I’ve never heard of that since though.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sarah glad it worked out for you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@hamwank 2 жыл бұрын

I could not agree more I have be having bowel screening tests for over ten years two years ago blood was found I had a colonoscopy which found some polyps I had to return in 12 months. I had this again in September 2021 has a few more polyps so I have to return in about 2 years. I cannot stress how much piece of mind you get knowing there is nothing wrong down south.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story Greg. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

@CathyBill 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 52 and getting my first colonoscopy on Wednesday…I delayed it for a year because of COVID and didn’t want to do the awful prep. I’m not having any symptoms but of course I’m still afraid of what they might find because I know you don’t necessarily have symptoms for there to be something wrong. Having no family history is on my side but I know that doesn’t really matter either. I just can’t wait until it’s all over… 😫.

@TalkingWithDocs 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck Heidi!!! Thanks for watching and subscribing