[ExpatGator]

I would truly welcome a non-invasive method to screen. Have had two invasions in the last 4 years.

[gaijin]

Bentonite clay, psyllium husk fiber —cheap, good, effective. Just very gradual.

[Justice]

Did this thru Kaiser a couple months ago. Popped it in the mail...2 days later got the result online. Negative for colon cancer.

Very easy.

[Drango]

A thin tube...

Thin my ass. (pun intended)

[LostInBayport]

Many cancer experts say the best screening test is the one that people are willing to get.

Really? This test is $599 and I'm guessing a colonoscopy runs into the thousands. Since my Obamneycare deductible is in the thousands and covers squat, I will probably pay full freight on whatever I choose. So $599 is much more appealing.

Plus, after hearing tales from friends about the joys of the prep for a colonoscopy...yikes.

[austinaero]

It’s $599 and private insurance doesn’t cover it...hmmm...at least at this point.

[discostu]

Hope this becomes the way in the next 3 1/2 years (my next one should be due in about 3 3/4), that deliberately induced explosive diarrhea leaves a lot to be desired.

[TomGuy]

The ‘virtual colonoscopy’ got a lot of attention a couple of years ago, but hasn’t become real popular because of the costs. Most major insurance companies would not pay for them because their reliability was questionable for what they cost.

Cologuard $599.

Medicare covers the new test, but private insurers are not covering it yet.

[Billthedrill]

Now they tell me. Just had my latest guided tour through the old crinkly tunnel, and the Doc sez at the end, "More fiber. See you in ten years." Didn't need any anesthetic, relaxants, no drugs at all. They've come a very long way with the technology.

The prep, though...hmm...two words: medicated wipes. They're yer best friend. I shall leave the rest to the imagination.

[G Larry]

Obamacare doesn’t want it detected or treated anyway....

[Drawsing]

I don’t see how this kind of test can remove any pre-cancerous polyps. During a real colonoscopy the doctor removes these so they don’t develop further.

[headstamp 2]

If it works it beats “scoping for dollars”.

[cornfedcowboy]

If Mayo sells it......I am buying it.

[Tired of Taxes]

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[MomwithHope]

My BIL died of colon cancer. It started on the OUTSIDE wall of his colon and was very difficult to diagnose. All tests, colonoscopy and endoscopy turned up nothing. Months went by, they finally did a exploratory surgery after his colon has strangulated. He was loaded with cancer. They finally could see inside sections of his colon wall they showed different coloring from the cancer. Just saying this new test while great will miss some cases.