Real reasons from real Maine people

If you're over 50 and haven't had a colonoscopy yet, you've probably got a reason. So did all of the real Maine people featured here. But if you watch their videos or read their stories, we think you'll agree that there are many more good reasons to get screened — most importantly, it can save your life!

	"An extra 20 years of winning hands!" —Sally Quinn Johnson, Gray "I went to my doctor for a pain in my side. A colonoscopy detected colon cancer. That was 20 years ago. Now I tell anyone who has doubts about getting screened: you'd be nuts not to do it— because it can save your life." Read more...
	"They caught my cancer just in time." —Chuck Kelley, Limestone "I wasn't planning on getting a colonoscopy until my regular check-up revealed something that concerned my doctor. Turned out I had colon cancer—luckily, it was still early enough to treat it. Now I am feeling good enough to ride all day. A colonoscopy may not be fun, but it sure beats the alternative." Read more...
	"When in doubt, check it out." —Nona Wills, New Gloucester "I knew something wasn't right, but I figured it was just stress or a virus. Fortunately, because I was turning 50, my doctor set me up with a colonoscopy. They found my cancer just in time to treat it successfully." Read more...
	"I've got too much to live for." —Neil Bement, Auburn "There's no stigma to saving your life!" Read more...
	"My reasons are Caelan and Evie." —Korin McGuigan, Auburn "After my mom was diagnosed with colon cancer, I decided to get screened. I'll admit, I was nervous, but I did it because I want to be around a long time for my daughters. The colonoscopy turned out to be quick and painless, and I know I'm setting a good example for my girls." Read more...
	"I've got a lot more miles to ride!" —Dan Lang, Kennebunk "I didn't want to disrupt my training for a colonoscopy, but when I finally did they found polyps and were able to remove them all at once. Now I figure I can ride about 10,000 miles before I have to get another colonoscopy!" Read more...
	"Waiting can cost you." —Judie MacCormack, Yarmouth "A colonoscopy is almost painless, and can save you a lot of discomfort and worry later. Today I am grateful to be cancer-free, but things would have been a lot easier for me if I had been screened for colon cancer earlier." Read more...