Positive Cologuard Test - Opting for Virtual Colonoscopy

JasoninTX

Hello all. First time posting here.

A few days ago, I received the dreaded positive Cologuard result. After reading a number of internet forums about Cologuard being notorious for false positives, my anxiety about the test result has all but disappeared.

I'm a 45-year-old white male. No symptoms. Normal stools. No family history of colon cancer. Physically active and eat extremely healthy. (Obviously shocked to get a positive result.)

My primary care doc referred me for a colonoscopy, but I just informed him that I have decided to opt for a virtual colonoscopy instead.

Personally, I believe an optical/standard colonoscopy is too invasive just to "check" for something. Of course, if the CT scan identifies any abnormalities I'll have to proceed accordingly.

I'm not so concerned with the prep, but I'm not looking forward to being puffed full of air... I can only imagine the gas pains.

Anyone have any experience with a virtual colonoscopy / CT colonography?

jc5549

Hello sir,

Although I have gone through two screening colonoscopies without any concern, you might get more information in the colon cancer blog group. This group focuses on prostate cancer, which really does not apply to colon cancer screening or treatment.
I am certain there are plenty of us in this group who have undergone the screening scope and would tell you it is definitely worth the the invasiveness if it means early diagnosis and treatment.

Good luck to you,

jc

JasoninTX

https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/comment/1722501#Comment_1722501

Hello,

Yes, my apologies. I noticed afterwards that this was somehow posted in the prostate cancer forum and not the colon cancer forum. I have asked the moderator to move it.

Thank you.

Clevelandguy

Hi,

Don’t mess around, go get a standard colonoscopy, it can save your life.