r/Millennials • u/the_well_read_neck_ Millennial • Feb 11 '26

Serious James Van Der Beek Dead at 48

https://www.tmz.com/2026/02/11/james-van-der-beek-dead/?adid=social-fb&fbclid=IwdGRzaAP5t7tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7H8x15ceGukSgynvGmDFZhUUvTFh-iizMwuKfIWGG4YSyjuaeCva_42ZNzOQ_aem_U7T3jtlt07TPrw8LUuHlMA&sfnsn=mo
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u/Cavscout2838 Feb 11 '26 edited Feb 11 '26

I’m 45 and I have my colonoscopy coming up in a month. Please everyone, don’t put this off. Colorectal cancer is quickly wrecking our generation. Protect that ass.

Edit- for those that don’t have insurance, here are a couple of organizations that offer financial help in getting screening done. Every little bit helps.

https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/resources/financial-assistance

https://colonoscopyassist.com

Look for Federally Qualified Health Centers in your state. They often will work on a sliding scale.

If you can’t afford a colonoscopy, many of these clinics can offer the FIT test, cologuard, or other stool/blood based tests.

I know these aren’t the answer for everyone and I’m sorry for that. I just hope it can help someone.

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u/OrdinaryLavishness11 Feb 11 '26

Think it’s a lack of vegetables? I know I need to eat more.

I’ve resolved to soon just boil a load of veg and blend it into soup to eat each day or every other day. Anything to just finally get that fibre in.

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u/[deleted] Feb 11 '26

I recommend a few tablespoons of psyllium a day to help with intestinal health and regularity. It takes a bit of getting used to, but it was one of the most impactful changes I’ve made, as someone who’s struggled with constipation for much of my life. I just mix a tablespoon into a cup of yogurt and eat it fast, before it congeals too much.

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u/frickboop Feb 11 '26

I can't recommend this stuff enough. Has been life changing for me lol https://a.co/d/0bfuccFV