PSA: if you're 45 or older

Anonymous 1

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You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.
Anonymous 2

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If you have risk factors, yes.
Anonymous 3

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My exh had one done at 33, at my insistence finally. The doctor told him if he had let it go 6 more months he'd have had colon cancer. Sometimes I think the evil thought that I shouldn't have pushed so hard for him to get it done, because I know he wouldn't have done it on his own.

I'm 37 now. It didn't seem that bad. If there were any indication at all that I needed to get one now, I would. I'm sure I will at 45.
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Anonymous 2 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:58 pm If you have risk factors, yes.
No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.
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Oh well.

I'll get one eventually.
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Anonymous 1 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:07 pm
Anonymous 2 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:58 pm If you have risk factors, yes.
No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.
Where did you hear this?
Anonymous 4

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Thanks for the PSA? Unless my doctor says otherwise. I will wait until 50.
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Anonymous 2 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:11 pm
Anonymous 1 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:07 pm
Anonymous 2 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:58 pm If you have risk factors, yes.
No. That's what has changed. Just like if you're a woman you need to start getting mammograms regardless of risk.
Where did you hear this?
At the doctors office which is a part of a teaching hospital.
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Anonymous 1 wrote: Thu Sep 12, 2019 6:55 pm You need a colonoscopy. "They" lowered the age from 50.
Ok but Im older than 50 and in perfect health. My doctor said I dont need one now due to no risk factors. I do take the colorguard test at home and mail it to the lab
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