James Van Der Beek, best known as the titular character on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram.
Also in the context of colon cancer, ‘family history’ means earlier than their 60s. I had a close relative with colon cancer, but since she got it in her late 60s my doctor told me that basically it’s irrelevant in terms of screening schedules.
My father was diagnosed a couple years ago (still fighting it for better or worse) in his late 60s. My doctor said the same: since it was later in life, 45 is fine. Still makes me a bit nervous waiting though!
Yeah, that’s what I’ve always heard as well. But I personally know 3 people that have been diagnosed before 45, one was in their 30s. Another died from it before their 45th. So it seems like it should be sooner.
What’s generally a recommended age to get it at?
My doctor said 40 but YMMV
I’ve always heard 45 unless you have a family history.
Also in the context of colon cancer, ‘family history’ means earlier than their 60s. I had a close relative with colon cancer, but since she got it in her late 60s my doctor told me that basically it’s irrelevant in terms of screening schedules.
My father was diagnosed a couple years ago (still fighting it for better or worse) in his late 60s. My doctor said the same: since it was later in life, 45 is fine. Still makes me a bit nervous waiting though!
Yeah, that’s what I’ve always heard as well. But I personally know 3 people that have been diagnosed before 45, one was in their 30s. Another died from it before their 45th. So it seems like it should be sooner.
Mine suggested I start at 20 but he’d also rub both my shoulders as he did it, so I didnt complain too much.
How did he check your prostate if both his hands were on your shoulders
It varies… You can see from the answers here. My doc said 50yo but you can get one if you want and then it’s a matter of years between checks.
usually starting mid 40ss, insurance or doctors may be resistance to even approve though.