Had a Colonoscopy or other screening for Colorectal Cancer yet; if you are 50 or older, or younger with a family history, why not?
An Upcycled Self needs to maintain optimum health, to be ready for opportunity, as best they can by taking the necessary steps to correct preventable problems. The media stereotype of a sick 50+ worker pushing up healthcare costs does not help anyone. For example: about 6 years ago I was surprised to learn I am a Type II Diabetic; it was caught early through standard testing and I make adjustments in my life to avoid complications.
Do you know people with high end performance cars who have the owner’s manual and maintenance schedule memorized? Do they follow the same course of action for themselves? We do not come with an owner’s manual but science has designed effective testing and screening that catches a lot of problems early. Similar to upgrading your skills, you need to upgrade your personal care and maintenance to meet the realities of the second half of the second decade of the 21st century.
Colonoscopies, or similar colorectal Cancer screening tests, are the subject of jokes between friends, especially guys. Yes there is a huge “Ick Factor”, you will not be posting as an event on Facebook , but these easy tests can catch small problems before they become big, life changing or life ending ones.
According to the Colorectal Cancer association of Canada regular screening leads to better outcomes and prevents death from colorectal cancer, with patients having an estimated 90% chance of being cured if the cancer is detected early, compared with only 10% if it is detected at an advanced stage.
In 2015, the association predicts 1 in 14 men and 1 in 16 women will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer. My brother died on Thanksgiving Day of complications related to Colorectal Cancer at the youngest age of anyone in our family in two generations.
In the last decade Ontario has had one of the highest rates of colorectal cancer in the world. Colorectal Cancer remains one of the four most common cancers diagnosed in the province, and is the second highest cause of cancer deaths in Ontario. For more information please check out www.colorectal-cancer.ca
At funerals it is normal to hear “but they were never sick, never saw a doctor than suddenly…” disease does not happen suddenly but over time. Please talk to your Family doctor and get necessary tests on a regular basis with Colorectal Cancer screening a priority. Think of it as Upcycling; a new skill to help you thrive and survive!
Upcycled Self 
This is clearly a very serious problem in our live today. People need to understand the gravity of the situation and act accordingly.
This is clearly a very serious problem in our lives today. I think more and more people need to realize the gravity of the situation and act accordingly.
This is a great post Brian! its so true how we can seem so healthy and then “all of a sudden” you are sick. regular check ups and taking care of your body is the only way to catch those early signs. most diseases can lie dormant in the body for years before they decide to overcome you. This post i a good reminder to all of us to take our health seriously.
Thanks Megs; I am definitely not a health Saint but wish no one to suffer needlessly in their future.