The very word colonoscopy is particularly horrifying. But the dreaded cancer test saves countless lives each year through the number one prevention measure against colorectal cancer. Sedation takes care of any discomfort in the process, so the life-saving cancer experience is only uncomfortable before and maybe a little later. These prep tips will help to […]
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Granted, having a doctor stick a camera up your butt doesn’t sound like much fun, but its really not as bad as you think its going to be. In fact, once its over, you’ll wonder what you were making such a big fuss over. My doctor is young and idealistic. She is under the impression […]
Cancer, in its many forms is one of the most dreaded diseases in the United States and around the world. Researchers have found that many processed foods, indiscriminate usage of chemicals as fertilizers, pollution in the atmosphere, radiation, and several other factors are contributing to the disease. While in women, most severity is reported from […]
When my doctor noted it was time for me to have a routine colonoscopy, I asked my physician if I could go through the exam without any anesthetic or sedation. Although he looked at me as if I had lost my mind, I had strong reasons for wanting a sedative-free colonoscopy. Ranked at the top […]