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Stuart Scott to undergo chemo treatments....

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by The Backyardigan, Dec 20, 2007.

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  1. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    Get it done. There are few things so deeply humbling, but it's for your own good.
     
    Herbert Anchovy, Jan 28, 2011
    #49
  2. 2underpar

    2underpar Active Member

    the TV show Men of a Certain age just had an episode about it. Got me thinking I really need to have it done, but it is humbling.
     
    2underpar, Jan 28, 2011
    #50
  3. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    It's not as bad as people think it is. And it's a very good thing to have done, most especially if it runs in your family as it does in mine. Colon cancer is very slow-growing, so if something is in there, they can get it early.

    If it's got you thinking of doing it ... make a freakin' appointment first thing Monday and get it done.
     
    MileHigh, Jan 28, 2011
    #51
  4. Bud_Bundy

    Bud_Bundy Well-Known Member

    The worst part is the prep. You can make lots of jokes about it, but when the doctor walked into the room and told me "I didn't find anything. You're good for 10 years," it's a pretty damn good feeling.
     
    Bud_Bundy, Jan 29, 2011
    #52
  5. tripleoption34

    tripleoption34 Member

    Not a fan of his act (and neither is David Stern, which is why you see a lot of Hannah Storm), but I hate cancer with a passion.

    Get well, soon, Stewie. The majority of us may not like your routine, but I do hope you live a long, prosperous life of Boo-Yahs.
     
    tripleoption34, Jan 29, 2011
    #53
  6. Colton

    Colton Active Member

    Best wishes, Mr. Scott.

    Get well soon.
     
    Colton, Jan 29, 2011
    #54
  7. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    I got the five-year clearance. The prep is annoying, yes, but there are worse things to have done.
     
    MileHigh, Jan 29, 2011
    #55
  8. Moderator1

    Moderator1 Moderator Staff Member

    Prep wasn't so bad - I got through a Spenser mystery and the "drink" was only slightly nasty. I got the five-year clearance, too.
     
    Moderator1, Jan 29, 2011
    #56
  9. sportsguydave

    sportsguydave Active Member

    This.

    I had one done a few years ago. They found some polyps, so I get the recheck every three years for the rest of my days ... And since I have a family history of prostate cancer, I got to start THOSE fun checkups at 35.

    But it's all better than the alternative.
     
    sportsguydave, Jan 29, 2011
    #57
  10. maberger

    maberger Member

    do it.

    colon cancer killed my father at 70 after 13 years of fighting. i'm 50, and have already had 3 colonoscopies, with the first at 39.

    maybe a will safe fall on my head and kill me, but i'll be goddamned if i'll let the cancer get me first.
     
    maberger, Jan 30, 2011
    #58
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