I have never been able to find any medical person willing to honestly discuss colonoscopy, the pros and cons. I have steadily resisted pressure to get one since I turned 50. Pressure from family members. I'm now 66. I can't wait to read the other parts of this article! --D.D. Oregon
Stay outta my arse!! I am 55 now and wish to stay healthy. How well can those contraptions be sterilized? How much of the “testing” is causing problems down the road from cross contamination?
Eat well, drink clean water, exercise and stay healthy. Not a fan of mad-as-sin as my mentor deservingly calls it.
I am 71 years old & my instincts have always been pretty good when rejecting doctors' recommendations for risky, invasive, unpleasant, expensive and (to my mind) unnecessary diagnostic procedures. The colonoscopy industry has always felt more like a money-making racket than having to do with "healthcare". Then, there's my personal knowledge of four people who suffered perforations from diagnostic endoscopy (1) and colonoscopy (3). Not exactly a "rare" complication (I don't know that many people). Anecdotal evidence has value, too, in my book.
Then some years ago, here came the noninvasive "Cologuard" test, and I called the company and asked what percentage of the tests came back indicating the "need" for further testing (i.e. colonoscopy). It was ridiculously high, 40-some percent. I speculated to the customer rep that Cologuard must have financial ties to the colonoscopy industry.
My distrust of the medical-industrial complex goes way back. The Covid debacle just put the nails in that coffin.
Thank you for writing this article!!! OMG!!! My twin brother (66) almost died last year because a polyp they removed continued to bleed and he didn’t know it until he became so weak and blood profusely started coming out of his rectum!!! Sorry for being so candid! He should have immediately gone to the hospital but didn’t. By the time he got there on Friday, he needed a blood transfusion and then another one on Saturday morning! I will send this vital information to him. I had nothing but problems with the two I had, one in my thirties (the old method and being awake the whole time), and the other in my fifties. That’s enough for me! We cannot trust anything coming out of the medical community! It’s all about the money!! Now I am worried he got a vaxxed persons blood since they haven’t bothered screening them.
The body always responds to an action with a reaction. God created it correctly and did not make a mistake. A polyp is a reaction. In my opinion, reaction to an irritation or walling off a toxin.
Well my husband at 57 would probably be dead from cancer or at the very least had to have chemo and require a colostomy bag had he not had a colonoscopy. His carcinoid tumor was caught very early and could be removed without needing chemo or radiation. So in his case, it was a life saver.
I was excited to see this article, Dr. T., because my doctor has been bugging me to do this. My mother had one done, and the doctor(s) tore her inside. She went to her grave with the damage done! So I'm hesitant to have one done. No history of colon cancer in my family. I'll hold off as long as I can. I read this article from beginning to the end. I'll save it to re-read in the future. Thank you. I look forward to the next one! Take care. Karen in Hawaii
Due to phobia re physical interventions, I did not have a colonoscopy until age 68. Had slight bleeding likely from external hemorrhoids? Anyway, I forget, were either 12 or 22 polyps. only one of type that could become carcinogenic. it was tested and benign. Was advised to repeat in one year (at 69) and seven new polyps which were not worrisome. Told to return in 10 years! I laughed. 10 years? My mother died at 79 after developing a fever post colonoscopy. Fever for 3 weeks, and local MD muttered, epstein-barr, CMV other things which he later admitted most people had antibodies for. She died on phone with me. He NEVER DID A BLOOD CULTURE FOR UNEXPLAINED FEVER OF 3 WEEKS. Stroke? heart? she had no antibiotic despite artificial hip, perhaps not necessary. controversial? Of course I did not bring malpractice suit, for I was blown away and had my aunt suddenly to care for. Aunt was 8 yrs my mother's senior. Wonder if had brought malpractice suit for lack of blood culture, what cost of life of a 79 year old female is. I have few years left prior to my 79 year colonoscopy. Probably will just pass. Stopped having mammograms about 10 years ago. Had mastectomy 21 years ago, gray area, my decision due to 11 year old. Was DCIS with no micro-invasions, no less metastases. Stage zero, what pathologists like to call an indolentoma. Passed on sentinel node biopsy, per advice from 3rd opinion pathologist. Avoiding mammograms, for the slightest calcification may cause them to want to do needle core biopsy. Oh, did I tell you how I almost bled to death after needle core biopsy due to technician not pressuring 20 minutes to stop bleeding, but rather, they needed the one room for next biopsy, so she continued to check bleeding every few minutes. Then she literally threw a packet of tylenol at me. Never asked if someone there to accompany me home. On the ride home, I noticed that my white tee-shirt (was August of 2020) had become a red T-shirt, Stopped at ER at North Shore, and I was geysering blood all over the sidewalk. They did not believe that it was a needle core, and not a lumpectomy.
Continued. So they bandaged me up tightly, entire chest area with ace type bandages. The radiologist came by to see me, later in day. This was on a Wednesday, On Friday, scheduled for follow-up with breast surgeon. That is when I was told that "cancer", aka stage zero DCIS.
Per writings , per Dr. Christianne Northrup, "The Breast Book" if I remember correctly, only 35% of DCIS cases , become invasive, and of those, again small % are invasive. . Likewise, 35% of random autopsies find DCIS calcifications , having nothing to do with cause of death. Guess the statisticians like the number 35%. I should ask Jessica Rose, one of my heroines.
Before choosing to get a colon scope, you would watch this 25 minute video regarding endoscopes which can’t be autoclaved because the equipment can’t tolerate the high temperature.
Based on the evidence, an international team of experts is recommending routine colonoscopies only if you have a 3% potential of developing a growth in the next 15 years. If it is less, then the pitfalls associated with the procedure are not worth the risks.
One study found a 17% risk of a missed cancer diagnosis with a colonoscopy. Other risks include perforation of the colon, which is raised when you have anesthesia with the procedure, gut microbial imbalance from preparation for the procedure, equipment contamination from improper sterilization between patients and death from complications.
David Lewis, Ph.D., states that up to 80% of hospitals sterilize their endoscopes with glutaraldehyde (Cidex), which exacerbates the issue by preserving human tissue in the endoscope picked up during the procedure. The best method of sterilizing the equipment to date is peracetic acid, which will dissolve protein tissue and clear the endoscope.
You may significantly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by making lifestyle changes, including reducing or eliminating alcohol and smoking, maintaining a normal weight, eating a high fiber diet and exercising consistently.
My mum had bowel cancer from a polyp many years ago. She’s now 86 and since then has had breast cancer and multiple other issues. The specialist recommended all 5 of us have regular colonoscopies but I’ve resisted, unlike most of my siblings.
I’m now 61 and thankfully the circumstances for the recommended screening have changed here in Aus, so the Dr has stopped asking.
Thanks for this interesting article. I look forward to reading the next ones.
I'm paralyzed and have to do digital stimulation to take a dump which is invasive in the first place. Last thing I need is more invasion for relative low familial risk anyway.
The Truth About Colonoscopy, Pt. 1
I have never been able to find any medical person willing to honestly discuss colonoscopy, the pros and cons. I have steadily resisted pressure to get one since I turned 50. Pressure from family members. I'm now 66. I can't wait to read the other parts of this article! --D.D. Oregon
Stay outta my arse!! I am 55 now and wish to stay healthy. How well can those contraptions be sterilized? How much of the “testing” is causing problems down the road from cross contamination?
Eat well, drink clean water, exercise and stay healthy. Not a fan of mad-as-sin as my mentor deservingly calls it.
I am 71 years old & my instincts have always been pretty good when rejecting doctors' recommendations for risky, invasive, unpleasant, expensive and (to my mind) unnecessary diagnostic procedures. The colonoscopy industry has always felt more like a money-making racket than having to do with "healthcare". Then, there's my personal knowledge of four people who suffered perforations from diagnostic endoscopy (1) and colonoscopy (3). Not exactly a "rare" complication (I don't know that many people). Anecdotal evidence has value, too, in my book.
Then some years ago, here came the noninvasive "Cologuard" test, and I called the company and asked what percentage of the tests came back indicating the "need" for further testing (i.e. colonoscopy). It was ridiculously high, 40-some percent. I speculated to the customer rep that Cologuard must have financial ties to the colonoscopy industry.
My distrust of the medical-industrial complex goes way back. The Covid debacle just put the nails in that coffin.
SO THANKFUL you are dealing with this, Dr. Tenpenny.
Thank you for writing this article!!! OMG!!! My twin brother (66) almost died last year because a polyp they removed continued to bleed and he didn’t know it until he became so weak and blood profusely started coming out of his rectum!!! Sorry for being so candid! He should have immediately gone to the hospital but didn’t. By the time he got there on Friday, he needed a blood transfusion and then another one on Saturday morning! I will send this vital information to him. I had nothing but problems with the two I had, one in my thirties (the old method and being awake the whole time), and the other in my fifties. That’s enough for me! We cannot trust anything coming out of the medical community! It’s all about the money!! Now I am worried he got a vaxxed persons blood since they haven’t bothered screening them.
The body always responds to an action with a reaction. God created it correctly and did not make a mistake. A polyp is a reaction. In my opinion, reaction to an irritation or walling off a toxin.
Well my husband at 57 would probably be dead from cancer or at the very least had to have chemo and require a colostomy bag had he not had a colonoscopy. His carcinoid tumor was caught very early and could be removed without needing chemo or radiation. So in his case, it was a life saver.
You can tell your doctor to take the colonoscopy and shove up their own unethical ass!
Eat only meat, lift weights , and punch a pediatrician in the face today!
I was excited to see this article, Dr. T., because my doctor has been bugging me to do this. My mother had one done, and the doctor(s) tore her inside. She went to her grave with the damage done! So I'm hesitant to have one done. No history of colon cancer in my family. I'll hold off as long as I can. I read this article from beginning to the end. I'll save it to re-read in the future. Thank you. I look forward to the next one! Take care. Karen in Hawaii
Due to phobia re physical interventions, I did not have a colonoscopy until age 68. Had slight bleeding likely from external hemorrhoids? Anyway, I forget, were either 12 or 22 polyps. only one of type that could become carcinogenic. it was tested and benign. Was advised to repeat in one year (at 69) and seven new polyps which were not worrisome. Told to return in 10 years! I laughed. 10 years? My mother died at 79 after developing a fever post colonoscopy. Fever for 3 weeks, and local MD muttered, epstein-barr, CMV other things which he later admitted most people had antibodies for. She died on phone with me. He NEVER DID A BLOOD CULTURE FOR UNEXPLAINED FEVER OF 3 WEEKS. Stroke? heart? she had no antibiotic despite artificial hip, perhaps not necessary. controversial? Of course I did not bring malpractice suit, for I was blown away and had my aunt suddenly to care for. Aunt was 8 yrs my mother's senior. Wonder if had brought malpractice suit for lack of blood culture, what cost of life of a 79 year old female is. I have few years left prior to my 79 year colonoscopy. Probably will just pass. Stopped having mammograms about 10 years ago. Had mastectomy 21 years ago, gray area, my decision due to 11 year old. Was DCIS with no micro-invasions, no less metastases. Stage zero, what pathologists like to call an indolentoma. Passed on sentinel node biopsy, per advice from 3rd opinion pathologist. Avoiding mammograms, for the slightest calcification may cause them to want to do needle core biopsy. Oh, did I tell you how I almost bled to death after needle core biopsy due to technician not pressuring 20 minutes to stop bleeding, but rather, they needed the one room for next biopsy, so she continued to check bleeding every few minutes. Then she literally threw a packet of tylenol at me. Never asked if someone there to accompany me home. On the ride home, I noticed that my white tee-shirt (was August of 2020) had become a red T-shirt, Stopped at ER at North Shore, and I was geysering blood all over the sidewalk. They did not believe that it was a needle core, and not a lumpectomy.
Continued. So they bandaged me up tightly, entire chest area with ace type bandages. The radiologist came by to see me, later in day. This was on a Wednesday, On Friday, scheduled for follow-up with breast surgeon. That is when I was told that "cancer", aka stage zero DCIS.
Per writings , per Dr. Christianne Northrup, "The Breast Book" if I remember correctly, only 35% of DCIS cases , become invasive, and of those, again small % are invasive. . Likewise, 35% of random autopsies find DCIS calcifications , having nothing to do with cause of death. Guess the statisticians like the number 35%. I should ask Jessica Rose, one of my heroines.
Before choosing to get a colon scope, you would watch this 25 minute video regarding endoscopes which can’t be autoclaved because the equipment can’t tolerate the high temperature.
Based on the evidence, an international team of experts is recommending routine colonoscopies only if you have a 3% potential of developing a growth in the next 15 years. If it is less, then the pitfalls associated with the procedure are not worth the risks.
One study found a 17% risk of a missed cancer diagnosis with a colonoscopy. Other risks include perforation of the colon, which is raised when you have anesthesia with the procedure, gut microbial imbalance from preparation for the procedure, equipment contamination from improper sterilization between patients and death from complications.
David Lewis, Ph.D., states that up to 80% of hospitals sterilize their endoscopes with glutaraldehyde (Cidex), which exacerbates the issue by preserving human tissue in the endoscope picked up during the procedure. The best method of sterilizing the equipment to date is peracetic acid, which will dissolve protein tissue and clear the endoscope.
You may significantly reduce your risk of colorectal cancer by making lifestyle changes, including reducing or eliminating alcohol and smoking, maintaining a normal weight, eating a high fiber diet and exercising consistently.
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My mum had bowel cancer from a polyp many years ago. She’s now 86 and since then has had breast cancer and multiple other issues. The specialist recommended all 5 of us have regular colonoscopies but I’ve resisted, unlike most of my siblings.
I’m now 61 and thankfully the circumstances for the recommended screening have changed here in Aus, so the Dr has stopped asking.
Thanks for this interesting article. I look forward to reading the next ones.
Dr. Tenpenny! You were one of first doctors to give hope and knowledge as I sat alone, terrified of looming darkness of what was happening.
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I'm paralyzed and have to do digital stimulation to take a dump which is invasive in the first place. Last thing I need is more invasion for relative low familial risk anyway.