Problem: Article: Colonoscopy is the best technology available for determining whether cancerous or precancerous growths called polyps are present in the colon, as well as if symptoms of diverticulitis are present. Early detection of polyps can enable patients to get the treatment they need to prevent growths from advancing to the next stage. The American Cancer Society recommends that people over age 45 should have a colonoscopy every 10 years and a virtual colonoscopy every 5 years. Those who are at increased risk of getting colon cancer should have the test done more frequently. This includes people in the following categories: Those with a personal history of colon cancer or polyps. Those with a family history of colon cancer. Those with a personal history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or Crohn's disease. Those with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or hereditary non-polyposis colon cancer (HNPCC). The procedure begins with a rectal exam, during which the physician will feel around the anal and rectal area. A long, thin probe called a colonoscope is then inserted into the colon through the anus. The probe has a tiny camera on the end that can provide images of the colon, revealing the presence of polyps or other growths. In order to ensure the camera can provide clear images of the colon, it must be empty during the procedure. This means you shouldn't eat solid foods the day before and day of the procedure. You'll likely be given medicine to help you relax during the procedure, which usually lasts about 30 minutes. You should be in a light sleep throughout the short procedure and likely won't remember it afterward. When you first meet with your doctor to discuss your colonoscopy, you will be given instructions as to how to prepare your body for the test. You'll be told not to eat solid foods and instructed on how much liquid you should drink, and when. Following these instructions is very important to ensure that your colon is empty on the day of the procedure. If it isn't, the camera won't be able to get a clear view of your colon - which might mean you'll have to do it all over again on a different day. Even having a snack could end up meaning your test will have to get cancelled. It will be tough to fast the day before the test, but it will definitely pay off in the end when your test is over and done with quickly. It might help to prepare yourself a week in advance by eating lightly leading up to the day before the exam. There are certain medications you may have to stop taking one or more days before the exam. It's very important to be up front with your doctor about what medications you're on before you prepare for the test. In some cases you will need to stay on your medication anyway, such as when you're taking anti-seizure medication, but your doctor will still need to know you're taking it. Nutritional supplements can also interfere with the test. Talk with your doctor if you're taking any of the following medicines or supplements: Anti-inflammatory medication Blood thinner medications Aspirin Diabetes medicine Blood pressure medication Fish oil supplements Colonoscopies are normally scheduled in the morning. Clear your schedule so you have time to prepare to undergo the test. Since your doctor will likely give you medicine to relax you, you will be too drowsy to drive home from the test, so ask someone to drive you home. It's best to take the day off of work, as well. Some facilities will not conduct the test unless you have arranged for a ride home. Since you'll be under light anesthesia, you can't drive yourself home. You may be able to go back to work after several hours of rest, but most people aren't able to go into work after undergoing light anesthesia.
Summary: Understand the purpose of a colonoscopy. Get familiar with how the procedure works. Commit to preparing your body the right way. Check your medication routine. Have a plan in place for test day.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: To operate a nonprofit, you'll need to raise funds. The first step to finding donors is to make an effort to cultivate public support for your organization. Here is where your mission statement and goals will come in handy. Host a public meeting to talk about your organization's goals and plans. Advertise this meeting through press releases, newspaper articles, social media outreach, and paper advertisements. Explain what your organization hopes to accomplish and why at your first public meeting. Develop an online presence. As you begin to publicize your nonprofit, it's vital to develop a web presence. You want people to be able to locate your website for more information. There are many sites that provide website templates and allow you to operate a website for free or a small price. Create a mailing list. Compile a list of animal-loving friends and colleagues. Ask them to suggest additional people to add to your list. Ask people to provide their e-mail and physical address when hosting your first public meeting. When you begin setting out requests for donations, you'll have a list on hand to pull form. Contact the media. Hit up local newspapers and radio or TV shows. Send out press releases. A short human interest interest segment on the nightly news can do wonders for gaining support for your organization. A membership program can help support operating costs of your nonprofit. Members are not the same thing as board members in that they do not get voting power. They are simply regular donors for the organization. You can make your membership program as simple or complex as you want. Some membership programs offer benefits for members, like special prizes like tote bags or water bottles. Other nonprofits simply ask members to donate because they believe in the cause. How you execute a membership program is up to you. To recruit members, send out pamphlets and other publications explaining what you're doing for animals and why. Explain any benefits or perks of membership. If you have different levels of membership (such as gold, silver, and bronze) explain what each level entails. Sometimes simple phone calls are a great way to raise funds. Have board members phone people on your mailing list and ask for donations. Keep in mind many people are wary about giving money over the phone, so prepare for setbacks and resistance. Once again, go to your mailing list. Use this to send out e-mails and letters asking for money. Have a simple means to donate online. A GoFundMe page can work well, as well as a section of your own website where people can easily donate. You can provide addressed envelops in letters so people can easily mail in checks to your organization. The first step to dealing with your organization's money is to establish some kind of accounting system. A good system will document income and expenses in easily understandable categories. It's a good idea to hire a bookkeeper or accountant at this stage. If you do not have familiarity regulating money, a qualified accountant can help you decide how to allocate funds. Create a budget. Based on your goals, needs, and current funds decide how the money you've earned will be allocated in the coming financial year. Once again, a qualified accountant or bookkeeper can help with this process. Establishing an accounting system is vital to a nonprofit. Not only does it help board members have a clear understanding of how money is being spent, the IRS requires you put together a budget to prove your nonprofit status.
Summary:
Cultivate public support. Start a membership program. Make phone calls. Send e-mails and direct mail. Establish an accounting system.