Haven t had the test now since 1997. I am without health coverage at this time due to my husband being on SS disability and now not able to afford the test cost. No family member ever diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Haven t been screened because it wasn t offered. Found sigmoidoscopy and DRE uncomfortable.
Slight discomfort is more than offset by longer life.
After diagnosis, health care providers were very helpful and informative. Unfortunately, from what I have heard, this is not always true, especially on the point about giving out information. It was left undiagnosed because he was only 31 years old. Doctor don t test because of his age. Well, now I am left here, he was my only brother.