Funnily enough I've heard of people getting it removed as a precaution (maybe family history?). But that may be nonsense. In the UK I don't think theres any way you'd get on a waiting list for that. Unsure about private healthcare though - would it be classed as unneccessary surgery?

I'm 25. No way to avoid it apparently. If its going to happen, it will. Or so I was informed.