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Still have to think about nose, ears and back of neck sunscreen. Will likely also move to full lightweight gloves too, although I've been a no gloves guy for years. Yes, and good on the colonoscopy schedule. My doc also recommends a cardiac calcium CT scan every 5 years or so with my family history. Annual bloodwork etc. |
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I went in for a 50 year evaluation and that lead my docs to discover that I had chronic lymphocytic leukemia. I had no indication that anything was wrong. Early diagnosis resulted in more frequent monitoring and eventual treatment. I'm now almost 64 and 11 years post treatment. I think the fact that my cancer was discovered and monitored prior to reaching the crisis stage helped make my eventual treatment more effective.
Don't sweat the colonoscopy or prep. I've been through the procedure several times. Current prep regimens are MUCH easier than the gallon of "Go-lytely" that was prescribed in the past. |
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my favorite is the slow disappearance of short term memory. or making an appointment for a colonoscopy and then forgetting about it, oops.
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This thread reminds me of something that happened on my 49th birthday:
Wife and I took a bike ride up to the 'burbs, ran into a friend from the cycle club there who (at that time) was in his late 60s. The missus tells our friend "It's Bob's birthday!" Friend: "Really? How old are you?" Me: "49." Friend: "Enjoy it. After next year it's all down hill." The funny thing is...he was right: My, um, infrastructure has definitely been on the decline since I turned 50. Mercifully, I still seem to be in excellent overall health...but chronic pain/discomfort from osteoarthritis appeared almost instantaneously upon my 50th birthday, and has gotten progressively worse ever since. And don't get me started on the colonoscopy thing. Due to a "hereditary predisposition for colo-rectal cancer" I've been getting scoped every 2 or 3 years since 1990 when I was 30. |
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The American Cancer Society changed their recommendation for people with average risk ( no family history, etc) from age 50 to age 45 to start screening. That can include stool tests or colonoscopy . I haven’t seen starting at 55 in any literature. Check into it.
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Thank-you.
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And, really, that's no big deal. Go a day without eating solid food (call it "intermittent fasting" & you'll fit right in), drink some concoction, poop a lot for an hour or so, done.
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Upon turning 60 and contemplating a month in Europe with bike climbing Ventoux, Gavia. Stelvio etc I decided to invest in a full blown health and fitness check up. From genetic testing, extensive bloodwork, carotid artery scan peripheral arterial function, determining VO2 max, functional strength, nutrition, flexibility you name it. It was fascinating, and after a heart MRI to double check for plaque (after finding a small amount in one carotid), I was cleared to ride with abandon and advised to loss some weight (of course). The service was personalized, comprehensive and easily the best medical experience I've had.
If you're in or near Seattle and want to know how you're doing, I can't recommend these doctors more highly: https://www.doctorspeck.com/services...health-fitness If you're not and you're getting older and have any doubts, I'd look for someplace near you that offers similar services. Way better investment than another bike frame. |
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And it gets worse the older you get. I'm 65 and hopefully my age-70 scope will be my last.
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