From mercola.com Story at-a-glance For those at high risk, colonoscopies may be useful, but it’s important to weigh the potential benefits against the potential harms In one study, those who were invited to get colonoscopies had an 18% lower risk of colorectal cancer than the unscreened group, but there was no statistically significant reduction in […]
Posts Tagged ‘colonoscopy’
The inside scope: How ego led Trump to hide a colonoscopy
Grisham’s book states that Trump made the decision to keep his visit under wraps because, she suspects, he didn’t want to be the “butt of the joke” on late night television. The book also states her belief that he avoided anesthesia for the painful and invasive procedure because he didn’t want Vice President Mike Pence […]
Colonoscopy: Another Medical Scam That Does Not Prevent Cancer But Can Cause Death
The procedure known as colonoscopies as a prophylactic for colon cancer is a multimillion dollar industry. Every year, over 14 million perfectly healthy individuals age 50 and up, submit themselves to this invasive procedure hoping to detect colorectal cancer. But is it really effective? It’s a Painful and Dangerous Procedure It’s actually far more dangerous—and potentially deadly—than […]