Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
I know that getting a positive result from your Cologuard test is hard. You're probably worried. But try to not worry until further investigations are done. It is possible that the Cologuard result is a false-positive, meaning there is no pre-cancer or cancer present. It may only signify that you have a benign polyp or pre-cancerous polyp.
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · I also had a positive Cologuard and just had my first colonoscopy yesterday at the age of 52. The doctor told me that there is a medium sized polyp at the base of my appendix that couldn't be removed safely due to risk of perforation and the fact that they cannot be sure that the polyp doesn't extend into the appendix.
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · Hi @pstevens2987, A positive test means that Cologuard detected DNA and/or hemoglobin biomarkers in the stool that are associated with colorectal cancer. However, the Cologuard test does not diagnose cancer. You will need further tests to make a diagnosis of cancer. Your provider will likely suggest a colonoscopy.
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2023年4月21日 · anna, I just looked at the cologuard results again---the top in green says negative with a 66% negative. then below that is red says positive, 45% negative finding. no one has explained this to me but the nurse just said they found blood. I wrote a note to my doctor thinking I should hear something today. thank you for your support. Marcia115
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · @lillylight123, I know that getting a positive result from your Cologuard test is hard. You're probably worried. Further investigations will need to be done to verify the findings. It is possible that the Cologuard result is a false-positive, meaning there is …
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · A positive Cologuard test while taking ibuprofen could indicate a false positive result, as ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID) can cause microscopic bleeding in the gut, which could show up on the test even if there is no actual cancer present; it's generally recommended to avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen for a period of ...
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · The OB/GYN's office sent for medical records from the Doctors office that did the cologuard and in my wife's records found a positive cologuard test from about 18 months back. That Doc that did that had the cologuard records all the time then called yesterday (a trying to CYA call) and said she had called my wife and told her the result were ...
Cologuard home test kit for colon cancer screening
2024年6月19日 · Research is ongoing for a more accurate replacement test. Cologuard is a screening test, not a diagnostic test - it's relatively cheap, easy, fast, but is inaccurate. If you have a history of cancer in your family, some physicians recommend skipping the Cologuard and doing the colonoscopy without a preceding Cologuard.
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? - Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · I had a negative colonoscopy at 51 and told no further test required for 10 yrs. Just took Cologuard after 9 1/2 yrs and tested positive. I will be following up with colonoscopy. My question is - has anyone had mild symptoms of CRC (mild cramping, nausea at times in am, some change in bowel habits) that still turned out negative or benign polyps?
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? | Mayo Clinic Connect
2019年11月21日 · "Cologuard is covered for Medicare beneficiaries as a preventive screening under Medicare Parts A and B, so Medicare Advantage plans will also provide coverage under those terms. However, as Medicare Advantage is offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare, many plans include extended benefits.
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