Kelly, I don't have to get my test done till I reach 40. When this disease runs in the family, doctors usually test people 10 - 15 years earlier than when your family member was diagnosed with Colon cancer.

My stepfather and a close friend just had a colonoscopy done. They said, by far, the preparation is the worst part of the whole procedure. They were sedated and did not feel any discomfort during the procedure.

If your interested, here is a good resource I found on the internet: Colonoscopy

Tomkatzid, go for the procedure. Early prevention is the best thing you can do to stop the #2 cancer killer.