Family history and higher risks

Amy Joy

Has everyone everyone ever had a cologuard?

My doctor recommended I have one due to family history and over 50.

Will get results within a week.

Hope you all are fine tonight.

Iris L.

Thanks for reminding me.  I have an order for one.  I'll have to look for it. 

Iris

Amy Joy

 Hi Iris!

Hope all is well and you’re welcome!

Amy Joy

Test results in came back positive.

My doctor recommended colonoscopy.

Iris L.

Amy, have you had a colonoscopy before?  The preparation is not fun, but it can deal with suspected early cancers.

Iris

Amy Joy

 Hi Iris, yeah this is first time I got instructions before test. I had a (DRE) several years ago not fun.

I have a family history of colon cancer. 

I have an older brother with dementia and colon cancer living in a nursing home.

Iris L.

Amy Joy, I will pray that your colonoscopy will be completed with no need for follow-up, with no cancer or pre-cancer or any other issues!

Iris

Amy Joy

Thanks Iris!

Amy Joy

I’m getting ready for test in the hospital on Monday or Tuesday.

Iris L.

Good for you, Amy Joy.  Here's to no complications!

Iris

Amy Joy

Thanks Iris!

Hopefully all will be ok  

Have a nice weekend,

Amy Joy

 I have a 64 year old brother who lives in a nursing home and has

Progressive dementia and colon cancer.

Dementia and bowel problems runs in my family.

Amy Joy

 I found out that I will be needing surgery following my colonoscopy.

I will more than likely need time in rehab following surgery.

My doctor recommended I will be in a nursing home with dementia care.

Amy Joy

Worried about having to go in rehab