James Van Der Beek, best known as the titular character on “Dawson’s Creek,” has died at 48, according to a statement from his family posted on Instagram.
Also in the context of colon cancer, ‘family history’ means earlier than their 60s. I had a close relative with colon cancer, but since she got it in her late 60s my doctor told me that basically it’s irrelevant in terms of screening schedules.
My father was diagnosed a couple years ago (still fighting it for better or worse) in his late 60s. My doctor said the same: since it was later in life, 45 is fine. Still makes me a bit nervous waiting though!
Also in the context of colon cancer, ‘family history’ means earlier than their 60s. I had a close relative with colon cancer, but since she got it in her late 60s my doctor told me that basically it’s irrelevant in terms of screening schedules.
My father was diagnosed a couple years ago (still fighting it for better or worse) in his late 60s. My doctor said the same: since it was later in life, 45 is fine. Still makes me a bit nervous waiting though!