I'll be 40 in march..... :thefistining: (1 Viewer)

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

So I'll be 40 in March. Does that mean I have to go get checked out? 

 Do I have to do this annually?

What is this drink I have to drink and is it really as awful as everyone says? 

 Is it pee? 

 

[Osaurus]

Thought that started at 50

 

[Scoresman]

August for me.

 

[Cjw_55106]

So I'll be 40 in March. Does that mean I have to go get checked out? 

 Do I have to do this annually?

What is this drink I have to drink and is it really as awful as everyone says? 

 Is it pee? 

You seem to be pretty eager. NTTAWWT

 

[rockaction]

Thought that started at 50

It is now. Used to be 40. Unless you #### blood, of course.

 

[Poke_4_Life]

Thought that started at 50

This.

 

[Zegras11]

It is now. Used to be 40. Unless you #### blood, of course.

or have the ball cancer. 

 

[MarvinTScamper]

WAY TO BE BORN!!!!

-Jethro

 

[Jobber]

Yep, 50. I asked my doc at my annual physical at 40 and he said the same thing. 

 

[Mad Cow]

50 unless you have a family history.  Then it is 40.

 

[Parrothead]

make sure the doc only has one hand on your shoulder..

 

[northern exposure]

So I'll be 40 in March. Does that mean I have to go get checked out? 

 Do I have to do this annually?

What is this drink I have to drink and is it really as awful as everyone says? 

 Is it pee? 

What is the drink portion of this? I have never heard of this before.  Does the Doc buy you a drink before he puts on the glove?

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

What is the drink portion of this? I have never heard of this before.  Does the Doc buy you a drink before he puts on the glove?

I don't know. Maybe that's a different exam? 

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

This.

With that user name, you stay away from me. 

 

[northern exposure]

I don't know. Maybe that's a different exam? 

I had some stomach problems years ago and had to do a barium swallow and then they did a MRI or ultrasound. I can't remember which one. But, the drink was awful.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Yep, 50. I asked my doc at my annual physical at 40 and he said the same thing. 

Good, I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought it was 40. 

 

[eoMMan]

Ask your doctor, but if you have family history of butt cancer...might want to start before 50.

And as always, keep up on your annual blood work.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

50 unless you have a family history.  Then it is 40.

My mom has had "minor" skin cancer removed.  

My older brother died (before I was even born) at four years old from leukemia.

Ive never even seen a picture of my father.

I've been to a dermatologist within the past year and a half and I've had blood work done. Both checked out fine.

 

[BowieMercs]

So I'll be 40 in March. Does that mean I have to go get checked out? 

 Do I have to do this anally?

What is this drink I have to drink and is it really as awful as everyone says? 

 Is it pee? 

Fixed.. & no, not at 40.

 

[NutterButter]

Just turned.    Knew I had some more time.   See in 10 years doc.

 

[shadyridr]

October for me. Starting to prep now

 

[Kanil]

Aren't they able to do that with like, sonar or something now?  Pretty sure my dad said last time he had to do it, there was no finger involved.

 

[Parrothead]

Aren't they able to do that with like, sonar or something now?  Pretty sure my dad said last time he had to do it, there was no finger involved.

yeah, now they just shove a robot-probe up there to take a walk around

 

[Christo]

Thought that started at 50

Yep. Just had my physical a week ago. Doc said we'd be adding something special next year--I'm 49.

 

[popeye]

Aren't they able to do that with like, sonar or something now?  Pretty sure my dad said last time he had to do it, there was no finger involved.

New fangled technology takes away all the fun these days . . .

 

[Stoneys]

I turn 44 in March, was just at the doc due to high blood pressure, since both my dad and grandfather had prostate cancer, i inquired.  Blood test to check ur PSA level.  If it is above 4 then there are other things that will be checked.   The drink u mention is probably for colonoscopy.  That usually starts around 50 unless u have family history.

 

[James Daulton]

You should have gone every ####### year since you were 21.

Slacker!

 

[Don't Noonan]

Interesting,  I am 42 and do not have a regular doctor and therefore no annual physicals.  However,  I do go to Sonora Quest every year for bloodwork for a health assessment in order to get a $500 credit on health costs each year.  Does anyone else here not have a regular doctor?

 

[Judge Smails]

Seriously, the DRE and colonoscopy are no big deal.  Just get it done whenever it's recommended.  Don't delay.  Had a friend die of colon cancer at 49.  Devastating. Not sure if he had any family history and should have gone sooner or not.

 

[AAABatteries]

Yep. Just had my physical a week ago. Doc said we'd be adding something special next year--I'm 49.

 

 

[AAABatteries]

Seriously, the DRE and colonoscopy are no big deal.  Just get it done whenever it's recommended.  Don't delay.  Had a friend die of colon cancer at 49.  Devastating. Not sure if he had any family history and should have gone sooner or not.

I have no family history but I think about this - have a buddy who is a  few years younger and he ended having colon cancer.  He's fine now but it makes me want to get checked out.  If I can get a finger in the butt AND peace of mind it seems like a win-win.

 

[James Daulton]

I have no family history but I think about this - have a buddy who is a  few years younger and he ended having colon cancer.  He's fine now but it makes me want to get checked out.  If I can get a finger in the butt AND peace of mind it seems like a win-win.

While I appreciate your enthusiasm, it's a bit more than a finger GB.

 

[AAABatteries]

While I appreciate your enthusiasm, it's a bit more than a finger GB.