Not partner related at all, other than we are all middle age or close to it. I found out tonight that a close high school friend went into hospice today (stage IV metastatic colon cancer diagnosis in 2019). I don’t feel old enough to be losing multiple friends to cancer.

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Get that first colonoscopy at 45. The prep sucks but the procedure is easy and it could literally save your life.

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It’s in my family so I’ve been getting them every 5 years since 30.

Life is short my friend! Treat every day like it could be your last!

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Widower because of cancer

Have lost multiple friends too

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I’m sorry.

I went for the tube up the butt aged 45. Better safe than sorry. My condolences to you.

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Our previous CEO retired and within weeks passed , talk about a super short retirement for an incredible career ! ( RIP Pierre 🙏🏽)

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I knew that he died, but I didn’t realize he was so young and that it was colon cancer (I started my career at Andersen, but left Accenture early in his tenure as CEO).

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Sorry to hear about your friend. Life is precious, embrace every moment.

I was diagnosed with colon cancer in early 2022 after I went in for my first routine colonoscopy. No symptoms or family history, just unlucky. Thankfully we caught it in time and I’ve been in the clear for almost 2 years now.

My PSA to everyone: when it’s time to get screened, don’t wait! Recommended age is 45 and early detection is key.

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Carpe fucking diem!

Condolences. Cancer sucks.

Condolences!! But have seen a couple of friends pass away suddenly recently. Reminds us that we need to take better care of ourselves. This job will take everything you give it and more so take care of yourselves!

I also lost a good friend to colon cancer during my late 30s. My GI doc (who’s a childhood friend) was able to get my insurance to pay for an early colonoscopy when I turned 40. Get screened! There’s a simple test now to check for precursors. I know one of the inventors.

One of my closest friends passed away from stage 4 pancreatic cancer at 45… diagnosed in August, gone 6 months later. One of the healthiest people I knew. Life is short.

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