Most people aren’t actually afraid of the colonoscopy itself. They’re afraid of the day before — the prep. The bathroom trips. The liquid diet. The worry: “What if I don’t do it right?” “The stories I’ve heard sound awful…” “I’m scared it will be painful.” But here’s the truth I wish more people understood: A colonoscopy is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent colon cancer — and the procedure itself is quick, painless, and often the easiest part of the whole process. It’s the prep t