I have to agree with Cheryl - Erik - you most probably do not have it !!! Especially since you have your fissure for such a long time - you would definitely develop definite symptoms of C. by now. Also - fissures connected with C. are more ulcer like and not like a "paper cuts" and almost always are off regular 12 and 6 o'clock placement and also usually more than one is present
BUT - do that C. for your sake - you will need it soon anyway as part of a regular physical in late forties - so do it while you have nice insurance
. Just yesterday my friend told me that our mutual male friend has colon cancer :( - he was in perfect shape - one of those guys that exercise every single day, bike, hike, and eat healthy - no family history either
. I was always against colonoscopy thinking that it is just a good way for CRSs and GIs to make a lot of money - but now I completely changed my opinion
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Do colonoscopy anyway - fissure or not !!!!
Best of luck