Over 50's club

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3M (aka MarkyMarkMark) Jun 2022 5:32pm, 29 Jun 2022 18,518 posts	0 3M (aka MarkyMarkMark) It's not even that unpleasant.... Must book that exciting prostate check too - running the numbers as per the Risk Checker on prostatecanceruk.org , but the bigger challenge is actually getting a GP "non-emergency" appointment. Not something you can do for yourself!
GimmeMedals Jun 2022 5:33pm, 29 Jun 2022 22,870 posts	0 GimmeMedals My mum had bowel cancer diagnosed just a couple of weeks before she died. She must have had symptoms that she ignored, probably for a long time. Very sad. I was very pleased to receive my poo kit last year and made good use of it. It's hereditary - my nana (mum's mum) was also diagnosed with it - so I'm taking no chances.
Derby Tup Jun 2022 5:49pm, 29 Jun 2022 55,981 posts	0 Derby Tup GM my mother died under very similar circumstances
Flatlander Jun 2022 6:55pm, 29 Jun 2022 2,515 posts	0 Flatlander Having worked in a hospital laboratory and read a lot about science and pathology, I have no doubt that these types of tests are worthwhile.
Fragile Do Not Bend Jun 2022 9:18pm, 29 Jun 2022 9,875 posts	0 Fragile Do Not Bend Mr F has had his poo kit for months now and not done it yet. I keep nagging him but he keeps saying he forgot. He needs a slap.
macca 53 Jun 2022 9:41pm, 29 Jun 2022 30,114 posts	0 macca 53 My MiL has bowel cancer on her death certificate and neither her family nor her carers had any idea she was suffering with it 🤷‍♂️😢
Night-owl Jun 2022 9:51pm, 29 Jun 2022 39,846 posts	0 Night-owl GM also my mum admitted to hospital and 3 weeks later thereabouts she died. I think people think they'll be OK and don't want to make a fuss
Derby Tup Jun 2022 7:53am, 30 Jun 2022 56,000 posts	0 Derby Tup What’s scarier: having a camera stuck up your backside, or dying a horrible death? Please do your tests and get your loved ones to do theirs. It’s not like you don’t have to poo anyway
DocM Jun 2022 7:59am, 30 Jun 2022 45,672 posts	0 DocM Mammogram 3weeks ago and negative result. It's not a guarantee but I do like to stack the odds in my favour.
Mandymoo Jun 2022 8:04am, 30 Jun 2022 14,665 posts	0 Mandymoo I am of the belief that if I am offered a test I will take it. Was lucky that was called early for mammogram, same with the poo stick - why wouldn't I accept them?