>>It's not such a big deal. They anesthetize you and you don't feel a thing. Every 5-10 years is the recommended dosage. Would you rather die of cancer?
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>>Well, I'm sure it would make a few people happy. <s>
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>>No, I'd rather get a blood test than have someone play "hide the finger"
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>No fingers involved, if that makes it any better for you. It's a long probe with a tiny camera at the end of it. (My doc asked if I wanted the photos. I said NO THANK YOU). You are awake but anesthetized and don't feel a thing.

I'm pretty sure Kevin was talking about a digital ("digit" as in "finger") prostate exam, not a colonoscopy.

Tamar