Posted on 05/15/2012 8:11:10 PM PDT by nickcarraway
People getting checked for signs of colon cancer may not need to take a laxative if they choose a CT scan for their cancer screening over a tradition colonoscopy, according to a new study.
The findings suggest a so-called CT colonography is almost as good at identifying certain polyps as a traditional colonoscopy, and researchers said eliminating the need for laxatives may encourage more people to get screened.
"The results of this study open the door to a more patient-friendly screening," said Dr. Michael Zalis, the study's lead author and director of CT colonography in the department of imaging at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Zalis added, however, that CT colonography is not yet covered by government insurance programs -- like Medicare and Medicaid -- and more research is needed before people switch to a laxative-free method of screening.
In traditional colonoscopy, a doctor uses a camera called an endoscope to look for signs of cancer within the colon and rectum. The procedure usually requires sedation.
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I see what you did there.
well played....(golf clap)
I cheated on my colonoscopy by taking a OTC laxative (pills) first and went on a liquid diet for 2 days. Then drank less than 1/2 of that awful liquid. As soon as nothing solid was coming out I stopped drinking the awful stuff.
They told me my bowel prep was excellent!
I’m due for my first colonoscopy this autumn. I’m hoping someone will invent the tricorder by then.
“...almost as good...”
Do you want your health to rest on almost as good?
"a liter is about 32 gallons"
"some people put vodka in their MoviPrep..."
Now he tells me!
I took all of the laxatives and, I swear, I crapped all of my internal organs.
When the procedure was done they handed all the pictures to my wife, who proclaimed to the entire room,”Oh, look Honey - We’ve got our Christmas cards for this year!
Now that's funny.
Absolutely true story.
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