James Van Der Beek RIP

[superjohn]

Local kid (Cheshire) who made it big. For people my age Dawson's Creek and Varsity Blues were pretty huge. He seemed like a really good guy and he was a father of six. Sad.

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[UConnTrumbull]

Awful news. RIP.

 

[B1GEast]

Way too soon. RIP

 

[WillMadsDad]

I ended up buying his Moxon jersey signed to help pay for his cancer treatment. Was really hoping he'd recover. Lost a few family to colon cancer.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

Varsity Blues still gets a lot of play in my house when it’s on TV. Iconic movie back in the day. RIP Mox.

 

[Dibbie]

Terrible

 

[Scoe]

Awful, way too young RIP

 

[WallStreetHusky]

Wishing Mox an eternity of whip cream bikinis. Classic movie. Good actor, good man.

 

[HCCForever]

I enjoyed Varsity Blues but never saw Dawson’s Creek. Way too young especially with six kids. Ross Tucker who is on the Dan Patrick show mentions that he had a resemblance to James which is true. RIP.

 

[Waquoit]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

 

[gapere]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

I just got my first screening at 55, with a family history of colon cancer. I know, I know. It was him advocating for screening and the shock from finding out that he was dying from it that was the final push that got me to get it done. RIP.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Similar experience to @gapere … my grandmother died of colon cancer. My mother and my wife have been pestering me for a decade to get a colonoscopy. I’m embarrassed that I waited til this past Xmas eve, just a few weeks short of my 56th. Despite the brutal prep the night before, I was happy I got it done (and received a clean bill of health). I waited too long and realize now how irresponsible I was in delaying.

 

[StllH8L8ner]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

I was apprehensive and was shocked at how quickly it went when I didn it last year. Hardest part was cleaning out the system. The procedure itself was a snap.

 

[Waquoit]

I was apprehensive and was shocked at how quickly it went when I didn it last year. Hardest part was cleaning out the system. The procedure itself was a snap.

I tried to tell these guys, it’s a piece of cake.

 

[HCCForever]

Get a Colonoscopy. It’s a simple procedure and it could save your life. I’ve had two and they discovered and removed polyps in both cases but nothing serious. I didn’t think the prep was brutal.

 

[WallStreetHusky]

After my first screening, I totally understood Michael Jacksons addiction to propofol.

 

[karstenkibbe]

Get a Colonoscopy. It’s a simple procedure and it could save your life. I’ve had two and they discovered and removed polyps in both cases but nothing serious. I didn’t think the prep was brutal.

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

 

[NoSpamHere]

Strong suggestion for those that want a mellow prep. Start eating soft foods, soups, etc… about 5 days before your colonoscopy. It makes the last step much easier.

 

[HCCForever]

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

I guess I am. I just managed my diet for one day, drank the liquid and stayed home. Nothing too tough.

 

[Waquoit]

You’re lucky. Mine kept me awake til 3am. The epitome of brutal in every way possible.

That sucks. Hopefully, it will be better next time. My tip is, unlike most medical things I find, don't schedule too early. My latest two stage prep called for me to get up at 4:00 to take the 2nd stage. I have enough trouble sleeping as it is.

 

[WeAreUCONN]

I’m the same age as James. Grew up watching Dawson’s creek. Life passes us by too quickly.

 

[karstenkibbe]

That sucks. Hopefully, it will be better next time. My tip is, unlike most medical things I find, don't schedule too early. My latest two stage prep called for me to get up at 4:00 to take the 2nd stage. I have enough trouble sleeping as it is.

You’re so right. I was scheduled for early AM. When I’m back in 2035, it’s going to be an afternoon procedure!

 

[boog204]

Had my first colonoscopy this year. Prep was an experience for sure. Wouldn’t say brutal, but it’s absolutely the only thing on your docket. But it was a tremendous nap.

 

[willie99]

Heartbreaking

 

[nomar]

He had colon cancer before they start screening for it. Horrible break. I know guys my age (60's) that still won't get a colonoscopy. i find that mind-boggling.

RIP.

That's insane re those guys. A guy I work with is in his early 40s, went in for one, they found cancer, and he had to undergo treatment. He's in the clear for now. He'd have left a wife and kids behind if he didn't get that test.

I only just got one a couple years ago (I'm 49). They used to only recommend it for 50+ but wisely they've lowered the age. What I found odd was after I got a clean bill of health, I asked how soon I should get another one, and the doctor said 10 years. That seems crazy to me.

 

[Taco]

I guess I am. I just managed my diet for one day, drank the liquid and stayed home. Nothing too tough.

Good suggestion to move to plain / low residuals foods a 2-3 days ahead of prep. Done this a few times and the type of prep is key. Was given one prescription prep that was the most vile thing ever and had horrible night. Switched Docs and was told to take Dulcolax and MiraLAX and it was an immensely better experience. Not a fun time still, but not torture either.

 

[John]

RIP.

That's insane re those guys. A guy I work with is in his early 40s, went in for one, they found cancer, and he had to undergo treatment. He's in the clear for now. He'd have left a wife and kids behind if he didn't get that test.

I only just got one a couple years ago (I'm 49). They used to only recommend it for 50+ but wisely they've lowered the age. What I found odd was after I got a clean bill of health, I asked how soon I should get another one, and the doctor said 10 years. That seems crazy to me.

I believe the current recommendation is every 5 years, they changed it from 10 recently.

 

[Scott2Tate]

For those that have gotten a colonoscopy and used the pills instead of drinking the mixture...would you recommend?

I drank the nasty orange fluid the first time, and barely was able to get it down (hurl factor was real). Definitely thinking of switching

 

[Chin Diesel]

I believe the current recommendation is every 5 years, they changed it from 10 recently.

I would say the better answer is whatever your GI says is your follow-up timeframe.

I have the pleasure of having one of my best friends be my GI doc. I've never had a problem with the prep and the knockout drugs are a blast. I'm also fortunate enough to have a few friends who are CRNA's.

45 is the new 50 and if there is family history, 40 isn't out of the range of recommendations.

 

[karstenkibbe]

I would say the better answer is whatever your GI says is your follow-up timeframe.

I have the pleasure of having one of my best friends be my GI doc. I've never had a problem with the prep and the knockout drugs are a blast. I'm also fortunate enough to have a few friends who are CRNA's.

45 is the new 50 and if there is family history, 40 isn't out of the range of recommendations.

You’re right, Chin. Colorectal cancer rates are skyrocketing among 20- and 30-something Americans, and medical experts can’t pinpoint why. Probably poor diets and sedentary lifestyles. What is most alarming is that colorectal is now the MOST deadly form of cancer in the U.S. for adults under 50. I did not know that.

Colon cancer is killing more young people in the U.S. than any other cancer

Fewer people under age 50 are dying from cancer in the U.S., but colorectal cancer mortality rates continue to surge

www.scientificamerican.com