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Post subject: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:20 am
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Colon cancer....sad.... :(

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:32 pm
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R.I.P. John Wetton.
Thank you for posting Mike.

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:41 pm
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Tough one. I hope Death takes a much earned lot of holidays this year.

May the Force be with you, JW.

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 9:53 pm
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No easy way to go. RIP JW.

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2017 11:01 pm
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ANOTHER colon cancer victim (just like Ronnie James Dio)!!! To the Fender Forumites that are over 50: GET A COLONOSCOPY!!!!!

Very OFTEN they find polyps which are pre-cancerious lesions. Left alone, these lesions 100% always turn into full blown cancer. These polyps are removed as part of the procedure. I just had one done ...

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 8:58 am
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01GT eibach wrote:
ANOTHER colon cancer victim (just like Ronnie James Dio)!!! To the Fender Forumites that are over 50: GET A COLONOSCOPY!!!!!

Very OFTEN they find polyps which are pre-cancerious lesions. Left alone, these lesions 100% always turn into full blown cancer. These polyps are removed as part of the procedure. I just had one done ...
A Big +1 on that. GET iT DONE. Along with other regular testing like samples and blood tests, I've had a couple of colonoscopies and it really is not as difficult as one would think. I've not had any issues; but, I have piece of mind in knowing the result of some other manageable pain that I sometimes have. As for my buddy, if he hadn't gotten his polyps discovered and taken care of he might not have the smile on his face that I can enjoy had he not had the colonoscopies. Do us all a favour . . .stick around so we can enjoy you here in the Forum. You and yours will appreciate it.

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 10:17 am
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I've had a couple of colonoscopies and it really is not as difficult as one would think.

For many, I don't think it's difficulty that stops it, but that it is a abhorrence strength taboo that has grown into a phobia.
Much like other phobias, it can be exceedingly hard to break - even if you know it isn't difficult or painful or technically problematic. For some, having their anus probed holds as strong an abhorrence as eating human flesh, even if it would save your life, or walking across a footbridge without railings, even if it were wide enough to be completely safe.
That's not something you can just say "oh, it's nothing" to. Some just can't do it, even when their lives depend on it.

Others may be old enough not to care too much anymore, knowing that the time is coming anyhow, and may be of the opinion that doing everything to extend life means less time living it.

In any case, it's not something that people MUST do. It's up to each and every individual. We still have (some) freedom.


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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 12:58 pm
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arth1 wrote:
Fender Strat Brat wrote:
I've had a couple of colonoscopies and it really is not as difficult as one would think.

For many, I don't think it's difficulty that stops it, but that it is a abhorrence strength taboo that has grown into a phobia.
Much like other phobias, it can be exceedingly hard to break - even if you know it isn't difficult or painful or technically problematic. For some, having their anus probed holds as strong an abhorrence as eating human flesh, even if it would save your life, or walking across a footbridge without railings, even if it were wide enough to be completely safe.
That's not something you can just say "oh, it's nothing" to. Some just can't do it, even when their lives depend on it.

Others may be old enough not to care too much anymore, knowing that the time is coming anyhow, and may be of the opinion that doing everything to extend life means less time living it.

In any case, it's not something that people MUST do. It's up to each and every individual. We still have (some) freedom.
Absolutely I agree with your view on this, arth1. Having had arachnophobia I know that related education certainly helps to ease those fears. I also would say that age can often increase the acceptability and grasp of knowledge available. Sometimes, maturity kicks in, and at other times youth leads the way. Cancer accepts all ages.

I completely believe that each individual deserves the freedom to make their own choice, especially since this is a slowly eroding commodity in our lifestyle. Everyone is or should be the architect of their own fortune; but, if one builds it, perhaps, it should be built as best as it can be.

As for preventable disease, I believe that to not follow a proven plan of attack is to do a disservice to one's well being, and others affected. In the end, no pun intended, the alternative to the benefits of having a colonoscopy is the greater of two evils (IMHO), and you can't go backwards changing your mind if it becomes too late. Bluffing is not an option for me as I am a terrible gambler. Definitely one's choice. I only hope it's a good one. YMMV.

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Post subject: Re: R.I.P. John Wetton
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2017 6:14 pm
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arth1 wrote:
Fender Strat Brat wrote:
I've had a couple of colonoscopies and it really is not as difficult as one would think.

For many, I don't think it's difficulty that stops it, but that it is a abhorrence strength taboo that has grown into a phobia.
Much like other phobias, it can be exceedingly hard to break - even if you know it isn't difficult or painful or technically problematic. For some, having their anus probed holds as strong an abhorrence as eating human flesh, even if it would save your life, or walking across a footbridge without railings, even if it were wide enough to be completely safe.
That's not something you can just say "oh, it's nothing" to. Some just can't do it, even when their lives depend on it.

Others may be old enough not to care too much anymore, knowing that the time is coming anyhow, and may be of the opinion that doing everything to extend life means less time living it.

In any case, it's not something that people MUST do. It's up to each and every individual. We still have (some) freedom.
Absolutely I agree with your view on this, arth1. Having had arachnophobia I know that related education certainly helps to ease those fears. I also would say that age can often increase the acceptability and grasp of knowledge available. Sometimes, maturity kicks in, and at other times youth leads the way. Cancer accepts all ages.

I completely believe that each individual deserves the freedom to make their own choice, especially since this is a slowly eroding commodity in our lifestyle. Everyone is or should be the architect of their own fortune; but, if one builds it, perhaps, it should be built as best as it can be.

As for preventable disease, I believe that to not follow a proven plan of attack is to do a disservice to one's well being, and others affected. In the end, no pun intended, the alternative to the benefits of having a colonoscopy is the greater of two evils (IMHO), and you can't go backwards changing your mind if it becomes too late. Bluffing is not an option for me as I am a terrible gambler. Definitely one's choice. I only hope it's a good one. YMMV.

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