And the reality is, it would probably cost them less, to screen these types of people. Like myself. If it's caught early, there is less care needed. Therefore, it costs the insurance companies less. And it gives us, the high risk people, a better shot at a long and healthy life.
I found this article. And was stunned. I'd never heard about, at home screening. A simple little test. That possibly could save lives. Or at least, grab the attention of your doctor. Cologuard was even approved by the FDA, in 2014.
While I still think, a colonoscopy is the best way to go, for screening. I would definitely like to try this. It's another safety precaution, to take. Especially, if you have the risk, in your family. And are a young adult. I know on the website, they talk about people who are 50+. But I think, this is a good option, for those people, who can't get colonoscopy approval.
Even with the amazing doctor, that I have in my corner, I'm fighting to be approved for a colonoscopy. I'm 32 years old. Healthy. And I appear, to have nothing wrong with me. In today's world, that gives the insurance company, all rights to say no. No to my screening. Until I'm 50 years old.
It's crazy. The doctors in my corner, are all fighting for me. Just so I have a better chance at life. A sense of ease. With knowing, if I am a true risk, or not. But with a HUGE list, of people waiting for colonoscopies, and just to see GI doctors....I know I have an uphill battle.
So here are my thoughts. Our health, is in our own hands. If we don't fight for ourselves, who will? It took my Dad, almost 3 1/2 years, to receive a colonoscopy. And he was sick. Hospitalized many times. For weeks, at a time. He had ALL the signs, of colon cancer.
For me, the relatively healthy young adult...must fight. And if this is what I have to turn to, well I'll be going to my doctor. Asking for a prescription. And you know what? I'm thankful, to have something like this, to lean on. At least, it gives me, a fighting chance. ❤❤❤
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