Follow UP!

A news story on colon cancer follow up revealed that if you are older, a minority, or have other health problems you may be receiving less screening for colon cancer follow up. Many that have colon cancer, about 60%, are failing to get proper tests for follow up of their cancer. This is unacceptable. Why are so many being neglected? Do our doctors care, or do they really not know what to do? The article actually suggests the latter may be true!

The deputy chief medical officer of the American Cancer Society said that he was not surprised by these findings. He felt that the doctors' ability to give the proper care was under par. Now this is truly a sad situation. The person you trust with your health may be less qualified than you think.

It is up to you to be on top of your own health care. Follow up is so important. Make the choice to call your doctor, and to make your appointments. More importantly, make it your business to know all you can about your health - what you have, what you need. Follow UP!