Most people understand that they should see their doctor at least once a year for a regular checkup. But many people are reluctant to go beyond that and get the recommended screening for cancer, despite the fact that cancer screening saves lives. We need to change that and get more people into doctors’ offices for appropriate screening.

The reluctance is understandable. Nobody likes getting a colonoscopy or mammogram. The preparation for colonoscopy can be challenging. But many people are afraid of getting the results and actually facing a diagnosis of cancer. So they put it off – in many cases, until it is too late. Truly, having a colonoscopy is a lot easier than having cancer.

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