About Mitch:
Mitch is a 51-year-old blue collar worker from Las Vegas, Nevada. In August of 2005, he found blood in his stool and made an appointment with his doctor, who ordered a colon cancer screening test.
About Mitch's Screening Test:
Mitch had a colonoscopy. A man of few words, he described the test as "okay". The colonoscopy cost $1,800 but Mitch's local HMO covered the entire cost.
Results of Mitch's Colonoscopy:
Turns out Mitch's fast action saved his life. The colonoscopy found cancer in his sigmoid, the lowest part of the colon.
Thoughts from Mitch about his Colonoscopy:
I told my doctor right away about the blood in my stool. I had very successful surgery for the colon cancer. If I would've neglected it, it would've been fatal.
If you'd like to submit your screening story, please complete the Screening Story Submission Form.
Source: Screening Story Submission Form. Mitch. 7 Nov. 2006.
