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James Van Der Beek Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer

Nov 03, 2024 21:30

James Van Der Beek Diagnosed with Colorectal Cancer: 'There’s Reason for Optimism, and I’m Feeling Good' (Exclusive) https://t.co/X86VNHAdGF
- People (@people) November 3, 2024
James tells PEOPLE exclusively that he has colorectal cancer ( Read more... )

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Roll out for the carcinomies! the5thcircle November 3 2024, 20:33:06 UTC

I hope he caught this early.

A gentle reminder: the WHO recommends colonoscopies starting at 45. You should be doing this sooner if you have a family history or are in a high-risk demographic (prior suspicious polyps, POC, Lynch syndrome, family history of colorectal cancer, FAP, IBS, or colitis).

Only 1/3 of colon cancer diagnoses have a family history. It can be other things than blood including 50+% reporting constipation. 1 in 24 diagnoses are people under the screening age.

I would also like to thank the ONTDer who recommended boba straws for drinking the prep liquid. It's remission year 4 and I'm due for my scope. I intend to implement that advice in January. The prep, not the procedure, is the worst part.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! ty November 3 2024, 20:38:29 UTC

I hope your scope is clean. Congrats on 4 years in remission.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! peddlestools November 3 2024, 20:39:39 UTC

there's also the poop in a box option (cologuard), though i've heard those aren't quite as accurate

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! theblackwidow November 3 2024, 20:45:21 UTC

I think they are pretty accurate, they're just not conclusive and some insurance doesn't cover it. If it says you're positive, you still need to get a colonoscopy. And some insurance plans only cover one or the other.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! the5thcircle November 3 2024, 20:46:59 UTC

It's not; however, even my own sibling would not go (because of COVID) to get checked. Something may be better than nothing. [shrugs]

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! cupkate November 4 2024, 00:59:30 UTC

Cologuard is a nice supplement for screening, but colonoscopies are still the absolute gold standard and one of the best preventative care methods we have. It not only finds evidence of cancer, but almost removes them in the same procedure. Colonoscopies legitimately aren't that bad, the prep is a bit annoying but it's not as big a deal as people (men) made me think.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! skyler_white_yo November 3 2024, 20:42:48 UTC

Congrats on remission!

I wish I heard of the boba straw when I last had mine. I had to mix up about a gallon of prep the last time. I have one scheduled for December and I just have a little cup and two little bottles.

The prep is worse than the procedure.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! iamsam4eva November 3 2024, 22:30:40 UTC

is the boba straw b/c the prep is thick?

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! skyler_white_yo November 3 2024, 22:36:13 UTC

No but you have to drink a lot over a specific period of time. Plus it tastes awful. A thicker straw would help get it down quicker.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! iamsam4eva November 3 2024, 22:39:37 UTC

thank you for clarifying - i will keep this in mind.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! cupkate November 4 2024, 01:01:36 UTC

I make myself a big bowl of lime jello and just have a spoonful after each chug. It mellows the flavor and makes you not so hungry.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! januarysix November 3 2024, 22:32:14 UTC

I did the pills. they are not any easier than the drink, because you still have to drink a ton of water in a very short period of time.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! the5thcircle November 4 2024, 01:09:41 UTC

Oof! That was my second cleanse to prep for surgery. It was not a fun evening. I have never had to do it since. I'll remember to count my blessings.

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! komnene November 4 2024, 00:54:43 UTC

Make sure you add ice too. And I literally found just holding my nose helped towards the end...

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! amsiebames November 4 2024, 16:55:13 UTC

Very cold water, fat straw and chased with apple juice worked great this last time.
I’m a polyp maker with family history

Re: Roll out for the carcinomies! pciam November 3 2024, 20:47:47 UTC

So happy you’re in remission.

I just turned 40 and this is something to keep in mind. I had a colonoscopy at 18 (back when I had tummy issues). I didn’t have anything wrong thankfully (mine was more stress related to being a gay kid in a small southern town) but you are very right in that the prep is worse than the procedure. The procedure wasn’t bad at all! It was like taking a nap. Drinking all that nasty stuff pre procedure was the most unpleasant part.

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