- Get correct info
- Weigh the pros and cons
- Ask the people you trust
- Build trust with your doctor
Here is an example of pros and cons for colonoscopy.
- Pro - Can prevent polyps, or small bumps, turning into cancer.
- Cons - You have to clean out all of your poop from your colon with medicine you drink.
- Other idea - You might be able to do a poop test instead (like Cologuard or FIT). This is an easier choice. But it does not give as much good info.