My plan for my daughters future colonoscopy

[Nik Colon]

So, I know this has been discussed, but I wanted to throw out my thoughts and see what you think. They say family should get scoped 10 yrs prior to your dx. I was 39 stage 4. That would mean insurance would cover her at 29, butt...I know from having my own issues for so long, also hers (she was pretty much born constipated and on meds most her life for it) I want her to get her first at 19, that would make it an even 10 b4 her scheduled. Or should I say 24, which is 5 yrs b4? I really want it at 19 tho because her prior issues. So my question, as a parent, what would you do? (She is 13 now)

[BeansMama]

As a parent I would push for the earlier colonoscopy considering she already has issues with her bowel.

I have the same thought regarding my daughter. If she has similar bowel issues as me or comes back Lynch positive I will push for her to have them earlier than 30 as well. I would rather they catch anything that may be wrong early.

[Nik Colon]

As a parent I would push for the earlier colonoscopy considering she already has issues with her bowel.

I have the same thought regarding my daughter. If she has similar bowel issues as me or comes back Lynch positive I will push for her to have them earlier than 30 as well. I would rather they catch anything that may be wrong early.

Thanks

[Kathy]

My doctor wanted all my kids tested . My sons were and 21 and 31. My daughter was 26. We had no insurance problems. Perhaps it was the way it was coded. it gave us peace of mind and no what ifs. Talk to your doctor and explain your concerns.

Kathy

[michelle c]

I was diagnosed at 43 so that means my kids would have a colonoscopy at 33. However, my GP said that she would send them for a colonoscopy earlier, I think around the age of 25. I'm happy with that, I'd prefer them to get tested earlier.

[crazylife]

So, I know this has been discussed, but I wanted to throw out my thoughts and see what you think. They say family should get scoped 10 yrs prior to your dx. I was 39 stage 4. That would mean insurance would cover her at 29, butt...I know from having my own issues for so long, also hers (she was pretty much born constipated and on meds most her life for it) I want her to get her first at 19, that would make it an even 10 b4 her scheduled. Or should I say 24, which is 5 yrs b4? I really want it at 19 tho because her prior issues. So my question, as a parent, what would you do? (She is 13 now)

I am so with you! My daughter is 6 and always has a tummy ache which scares the shit out of me. I plan to have both scoped at 18 although the oncologist said 31. I also plan to ask their pediatrician to do a stool test. I have read way too many stories about colon cancer at 19, 20, 21 years old.

[exaussie]

All I had to do was tell my girls Dr the fact their brother had stage 4 at 24 yrs of age and they prescribed colonoscopies. My girls ages were 29, 23 17, 16. 2 older girls are every year for 3 yrs, my younger ones are every 3 yrs. 29, 23 and 16 yr Olds had at least one polyp.
Go with your gut, push hard if you have to to get them scoped.

[Andrea1976]

I had malignant polyp at 39. Based on size it was growing there since my 20s - according to Cancer Center. My kids almost 15 and 13 will start colonoscopy no later than 25. i am planing on my older one probably at 22 once she is out of college. She will play a sport in college - will be busy. But after that it's time for 1st colonoscopy:-)

[crazylife]

I tell mine - on your 21st birthday I'll take you out for a drink after your colonscopy!. I try to find the humor in this nightmare

[WriterGirl1969]

You seem like you are already thinking you'd prefer to go earlier. Why doubt yourself? Better to do it for nothing, than to miss something. Right? As a mom diagnosed at 46, my 5-year-old son will be recommended at 36. I will *DEFINITELY* push to get him checked in his twenties instead. Definitely.
--Tracy

[Nik Colon]

Thanks for the replies

[Pita]

They say family should get scoped 10 yrs prior to your dx. I was 39 stage 4. That would mean insurance would cover her at 29,

Nik is this only if you're Lynch positive or all who have CRC? I was dx at 69, so that's pretty old for my daughter at 59, but I am Lynch negative. Thx

[Nik Colon]

They say family should get scoped 10 yrs prior to your dx. I was 39 stage 4. That would mean insurance would cover her at 29,

Nik is this only if you're Lynch positive or all who have CRC? I was dx at 69, so that's pretty old for my daughter at 59, but I am Lynch negative. Thx

All, since you were 69 and 10 yrs is 59, they would suggest the standard then....50, but I feel 50 is still too late as more and more are getting it earlier.

[Pita]

Thanks Nik. I think she's thinking of getting one soon, she is 48 and I have no siblings. I'm happy to say that some of my friends and in-laws have gotten colonoscopies since I've been dx.