Know The Signs - Get a Colonoscopy!

I received this post and thought it most definitely needed to be shared..

• Dear Friends,
  
  Lynne believed in the big picture, and that if she was to die of Colon Cancer that something greater would come of it. What the true reason for Lynne's sad untimely passing is, we may never know in our lifetime. However we do believe she would want us to help prevent others from dying unnecessarily from this silent, very prevalent disease. So please if any of the following relates to you please get a colonoscopy, don't take no for an answer, INSIST on the test;
  
  Silent Symptoms of Colon Cancer -

• unexplained change in bowel habits
• chronic diarrhea or constipate
• blood in the stool
• persistent abdominal pain
• unexpected or sudden weight loss
• chronic tiredness or unexplained fatigue
  
  Remember if you have ANY one of these symptoms talk to your doctor. Young Mothers can think these symptoms are part of natural child birthing process.. They may not be, you should always talk to your doctor about concerns and get tested. Men & Women, before & after the age of 50 - please get tested.
  
  Please don't waste time. Lynne passed away 2 months after diagnosis, by the time her symptoms had her very concerned it was too late. Lynne was the first known member of her extended family to have this disease. She was not blessed with the advance warning you are now receiving.
  
  Colon cancer kills more people in the USA each year than breast cancer and aids combined. There is no need for anyone to die of colon cancer. Early detection is KEY as it is a very treatable cancer if found in time.
  
  Colorectal cancer develops slowly over a long period of time, usually starting out as a small grape-size growth called a polyp on the inner wall of the large intestine, colon and/or rectum. Not all polyps turn into cancer. Screening tests can be used to detect the polyps, allowing their removal during the colonoscopy before cancer ever develops. It is the only disease that THE TEST CAN BE THE CURE.
  
  Please make your Doctors appointment today. We have already heard from friends and family who have taken a colonoscopy since Lynne's passing and have discovered polyps that have been removed. These people can now live colon-cancer-free. You can too. Share your story of success with us all. Get tested in memory of Lynne.
  
  Posted by a concerned friend.