Thursday, February 11, 2016

Biopsy Fun

I'm still recovering from last week's colonoscopy, and the 40 biopsies they did which always leave me very sore.  Fortunately it all came back negative, which means I'm clear for three years until the next one, woo hoo!!

While I get the importance of the process, I really wish there was another way to get the same information that didn't involve such an invasive procedure that leaves me unable to do much for at least a week or more afterward.  My family has a history of UC, but not of colon cancer, so in the bigger 'risk' bucket I'm on the lower side. There are virtual colonoscopies now, but they aren't widely available. My understanding is that you still have to do the prep (yuck!), but then there isn't any invasion which would mean a lot less recovery time - especially for someone like me who has to undergo general anesthesia.

Biopsies, for those that don't know, are portions of your tissues that are removed so the pathology of them can be viewed.  They look not only for cancer, but other types of diseases and screenings as well.   I have many friends undergoing breast cancer biopsies, since there seems to be almost epidemic proportions of that disease, particularly among my age group.  Biospies can be frightening, and waiting for the results emotionally painful, but they are a critical part of helping you and your healthcare provider understand your needs.






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