Very interesting discussion! My IM doctor is having me do "both ends" next time as well. My mom had colon CA with a resection of intestine so have been have colonoscopies every 3 years since I turned 40. I have had polyps both times, and have no problem with her requesting the additional test, especially with current discussion.

While I used to suffer occaisional heartburn, when I was in the hospital after my tongue surgery, my HNO had me taking pepcid twice daily and I have done so ever since. He did the upper endoscopy, bronchoscopy etc when I had my surgery and they were waiting on the path reports and all were clear. Looking forward to more of the same, but remain cautiously optomistic, hoping for the best, preparing for the worst.

Sincerely,
Lisa