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The Worst Part is the Preparation

that's what you hear about a colonoscopy, and, after putting it off for a few years, I am here to tell you that it is absolutely the truth !!! Drinking the 'solution' is the worst part -- doesn't taste great but in the grand scheme of things, it is only 16 oz. that you drink twice with a long gap in between. And, the unpleasant bathroom event doesn't last long - you still get a good nights sleep. Finally, the procedure is very anti climatic -- with an IV of 'twilight' drug, you're out before it begins and you wake-up when it's over!!

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States.
Screening for colorectal cancer helps prevent this disease. Screening can find precancerous polyps (abnormal growths), so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Screening also finds colorectal cancer early, when treatment works best. A colonoscopy is the most effect way to screen for colorectal cancer.

For more on colorectal cancer, go to:

http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/basic_info/facts.htm

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