Patty’s Story: A Crucial Conversation About Colonoscopy
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At 65, Patty Casey had delayed a colonoscopy for 20 years. When she finally decided to check it off her to-do list, thanks to the encouragement of a colleague, she was shocked to learn they found 19 polyps in her colon—and a rare neuroendocrine tumor. Today, Patty feels very lucky and encourages others to prioritize a lifesaving screening.