Medical check-ups and testing

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This thread about colonoscopy
https://www.homesteadingforum.org/threads/my-6-sixth-time-going-to-the-colonoscope-rodeo.39089/

Got me thinking about discussing medical check-ups and tests in general.

I "KNOW" I was invincible (because when you're young you know everything) when I was in my 20's but as I age (now in my 60's), I know medical things can catch up with you and catching issues early is really important and possibly life saving.

For me:
Annual check-up with PCP.
Annual - Chest CT for cancer screening
Every 4 months to the dentist
Every 4 months - abdominal Ultrasound and/or CT scan.
Every 6 months or so - blood and urine tests
Every few years - Brain MRI
Annual eye exam & new glasses

 

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Annual check-up with PCP.
Annual - Chest CT for cancer screening
Every 4 months to the dentist
Every 4 months - abdominal Ultrasound and/or CT scan.
Every 6 months or so - blood and urine tests
Every few years - Brain MRI
Annual eye exam & new glasses

Yes. We live in the greatest country, with the greatest healthcare on the planet...
People that do not take advantage of that, have my permission to shake hands with Darwin.
Example: Cataracts had clouded my vision for years and were slowly getting worse...the Dr said I was an 'excellent candidate' for lens-replacement.
I opted for the 'good lenses' and happily paid the $4K difference.
I will now have the vision of an 18y/o until I die!
People in the USA no longer need to go blind when they get elderly.