Al and Jeff, Thank you so much for letting me tell people about colonoscopies on the anniversary of my dad' s departure (jan 10).  I have had more people say that they heard me, and like I said before, if I save one life, I will feel better.  Since us talking, I have had mine and it was good, no problems.  But, the neatest thing happened to me, I went into work a couple of weeks ago, (I am a phlebotomist, I draw blood), and there was some paperwork for a guy to have bloodwork and it wasnt even for my Drs that I work for, and I asked the nurse why he was here, and she said well last week he called in and wanted to schedule a colonoscopy, and he had to come in and pick up his prep, and he asked about this bloodwork and I told him he could have it here.  I said well, I really am not supose to do it for other Drs, but the ones here in the office, but I will do it.  So while I was taking his blood he proceeded to tell me he was listening to the radio and there was this girl on there talking about losing her dad to colon cancer and a simple test that could be done, and that if her dad would have had one that he would be here right now.  He said it was really sad because the DJ's were really into it and talking like they new him.  I just stood there, and said that was me.  He said YOUR KIDDING, and I said no, then he asked me about the other test that tests to see if you carry the gene for colon cancer.  I gave him all of the info about it.  Isnt that neat?  That could be the life that I save. I felt really good because I knew I was making a difference, and he would not have  scheduled a colonoscopy if he hadnt heard me with you guys that morning. Someone (if you know what I mean) brought him in there.  He wasnt even supose to be there.  Then my best friend who just turned 40 in sept, had one last week because she has history, and I have been on her, had 3 pre-cancerous polyps.  One was really big and had to be dug out.  The Dr told her she was lucky to have come in, because it was the fast growing cells, if it would have had time to turn to cancer.  I cannot stress enough the importance of these tests.  If anyone had called on asking about any of these tests, or I can be on there again, I would be grateful.  March is National Colon Cancer Awareness month.  If anyone needs info, they can email me at msshunter@aol.com, or even can call me at 304-412-3505.  I will talk to anyone about it.  Most of the times there are no symptoms, and "catching" early is very important.  Again, THANK YOU SINCERELY, and my dad ,Mike Englert thanks you too.  Have a nice day,  Dawn Englert-Lanham  PS, anyway the other test is called PreGen plus.  You crap in a lab approved container, and the lab tests it to see if you carry the gene for colon cancer.  80-90% of the people who have the gene develop it sometime in their life.  I wasnt out to sell anything or anybody that morning, so I didnt use names .  Have a good one Dawn

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