Poplar Bluff woman urges preventative care after colonoscopy reveals precancerous polyps at age 23 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

Poplar Bluff woman urges preventative care after colonoscopy reveals precancerous polyps at age 23 - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

POPLAR BLUFF, Mo., (KBSI) — At just 23 years old, Courtney McGee of Poplar Bluff went in for a colonoscopy expecting routine results. Instead, doctors found precancerous polyps — a discovery she says changed how she views her health and the importance of preventative care. McGee first sought medical attention in November 2024 after experiencing persistent abdominal pain and bloating. She met with Kristin Shelton, P.A., at Regional Physician Serv…