Patty’s Story: A Crucial Conversation About Colonoscopy

At 65, Patty Casey had delayed a colonoscopy for 20 years. When she finally decided to check it off her to-do list, thanks to the encouragement of a colleague, she was shocked to learn they found 19 polyps in her colon—and a rare neuroendocrine tumor. Today, Patty feels very lucky and encourages others to prioritize a lifesaving screening.