[mgerb]

27 at the moment and reading this thread has gotten me worried as I have a family history of colon cancer. Both of my parents get checked regularly and have had polyps removed. I wonder if I should just go or if it isn’t realistic to worry about it at my age yet.

[Lichtverschwend]

As I already tweeted the author please consider getting tested for Lynch syndrome if your family tree is full of colon cancer. It will make a major difference knowing the result when talking to the doctors from my experience. Good luck.

[whatrocks]

Thanks - my genetic test is already en route! Been meeting with the genetics team at UCSF to look into this exact issue.

[f2000]

I'd talk to a doctor or two. I posted above about a friend diagnosed with stage 3 at 45 who passed on at 49. She too had a family history (aunt, uncle, grandmother)

[hef19898]

I was diagnosed at 28, wihout any colon cancer histry in my family whatsoever. my advice, go get it. Even if it is just for peace of mind.

[btgeekboy]

Why not just go and get that piece of mind? You clearly have elevated risk.