To me, as a survivor, not worth that false positive rate. Get the full work up and make certain Archived Message
Posted by OWWDig on March 31, 2024, 11:01:38, in reply to "Yep, thanks. I think that changed as of 2022, but I’ll follow up on that to be sure. I’m concerned"
You’re here for a long time. The procedure’s rep is worse than the actual thing. Previous Message about the Cologuard 13% false positive rate and that it won’t see pre-cancerous polyps. Seems like a no brainer to just do the full work up, but I’m wondering if anyone discussed both options with their doc. Basically looking for any good devil’s advocates here. Previous Message If your Cologuard comes back positive, they will then require a Colonoscopy. Some carriers do not cover the Colonoscopy bc it’s no longer diagnostic…at least it used to be that way so it’s worth checking out before you risk being on the hook for all of that $$. Previous Message Previous Message what should I expect? Pain?
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- Yep, thanks. I think that changed as of 2022, but I’ll follow up on that to be sure. I’m concerned - voiceofreason March 31, 2024, 10:28:49
- To me, as a survivor, not worth that false positive rate. Get the full work up and make certain - OWWDig March 31, 2024, 11:01:38
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