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Anyone have a positive Cologuard test?

Posted by dazlin @dazlin, Nov 21, 2019

My test results came back positive. I asked what did it show, because they test for 11 different cancers or categories. They said, it just states either negative or positive for cancer. I had problems a few years back and did a colonoscopy, which came back ok. Now this!! I'm reading theres a 13 percent chance of false positive. Right now I'm extremely distraught about having to go through all Consults, tests, and dreaded preps. Orders are in for Consult with gastro, but they're booked out through January or February in Mayo. I have not received any notice for appointment yet. Dont know what to think or do.

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carolt1551 | @carolt1551 | Apr 5, 2023
In reply to @lillylight123 "I’m nervous. Right now my first visit with the GI is in July. I’m trying to..." + (show)
@lillylight123

I’m nervous. Right now my first visit with the GI is in July. I’m trying to get a earlier appointment at other places.
What bothers me most is that ppl dismiss my positive test as though it’s nothing to worry about bc “they aren’t reliable- not very accurate”. From what I have read they are and in your case very much so.
I hope that everything goes well for you. God bless ❤️

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I can't believe you have to wait so long. I wish you all the luck. Positive thoughts.

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lillylight123 | @lillylight123 | Apr 5, 2023
In reply to @colleenyoung "@lillylight123, I know that getting a positive result from your Cologuard test is hard. You're probably..." + (show)
@colleenyoung

@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 no pre-cancer or cancer present. It may only signify that you have a benign polyp or pre-cancerous polyp.

Colon cancer can be stopped in its tracks. It's good that you took the first step for detection. I also hope that you get a call back soon. Please keep me posted.

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Thank you and I will.

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lillylight123 | @lillylight123 | Apr 5, 2023
In reply to @carolt1551 "I had a positive colorquard test. The doctor called and I did a colonoscopy. 2 weeks..." + (show)
@carolt1551

I had a positive colorquard test. The doctor called and I did a colonoscopy. 2 weeks later I had part of my colon taken. Now just waiting for the next step. Never had surgery before so everything is very new to me. It's a wait and see game. One day at a time.

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I’m nervous. Right now my first visit with the GI is in July. I’m trying to get a earlier appointment at other places.
What bothers me most is that ppl dismiss my positive test as though it’s nothing to worry about bc “they aren’t reliable- not very accurate”. From what I have read they are and in your case very much so.
I hope that everything goes well for you. God bless ❤️

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carolt1551 | @carolt1551 | Apr 4, 2023

I had a positive colorquard test. The doctor called and I did a colonoscopy. 2 weeks later I had part of my colon taken. Now just waiting for the next step. Never had surgery before so everything is very new to me. It's a wait and see game. One day at a time.

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idora98 | @idora98 | Apr 3, 2023

I just got word from my doctor today that my Cologuard results were abnormal. I am worried because my regular colonoscopy was scheduled for Feb. 2020 but was cancelled because of Covid. I put off getting the colonoscopy and now I am afraid it is too late. I am terrified that the result will be cancer. Are most results of Cologuard precancerous or cancer?

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jef9990 | @jef9990 | Apr 1, 2023
In reply to @dlc69 "I also had a positive Cologuard and just had my first colonoscopy yesterday at the age..." + (show)
@dlc69

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. So I now I am waiting to hear the result of the biopsy. The doctor said that the polyp needs to be removed even if its just benign or precancerous (which I thought was the same thing) either by a highly skilled gastro surgeon or via an appendectomy. He said he'd be surprised if its cancerous but that would be a different conversation. I'm so confused and upset by all this.

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Hello dlc, I hope all turned out ok. I now have Stage 2 colon cancer, being treated, in my second month. I am curious if you would tell me how your sitatuiojn resolved. I hope all is ok with you. Best regards, SD

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 29, 2023
In reply to @lillylight123 "I hope that the colonoscopy proved you to be well. I just got the results from..." + (show)
@lillylight123

I hope that the colonoscopy proved you to be well. I just got the results from my cologuard test- positive. Waiting on a callback from a GI.
I’m very concerned. I don’t have any symptoms nor a family history. I really wish I had not reread the info about what a positive means. I hope I don’t have to wait very long to see a GI.

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@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 no pre-cancer or cancer present. It may only signify that you have a benign polyp or pre-cancerous polyp.

Colon cancer can be stopped in its tracks. It's good that you took the first step for detection. I also hope that you get a call back soon. Please keep me posted.

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lillylight123 | @lillylight123 | Mar 29, 2023
In reply to @xqiteqqpgfref5h "I just got my postitive Cologuard test result today. I am an asian male 49 years..." + (show)
@xqiteqqpgfref5h

I just got my postitive Cologuard test result today. I am an asian male 49 years old. I do not have any symptoms, but did the test because my wife did it a few weeks back. Since this morning, it is a dreaded long day. It came as a suprised and I was not ready for that at all. I am waiting unil Tuesday to make an appintment for a Colonoscopy. Waiting is a exhuasting. I know it is crazy to say it...but whenver I see my wife and two young kids (one is just 10 years), I am literaly crying without showing it.

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I hope that the colonoscopy proved you to be well. I just got the results from my cologuard test- positive. Waiting on a callback from a GI.
I’m very concerned. I don’t have any symptoms nor a family history. I really wish I had not reread the info about what a positive means. I hope I don’t have to wait very long to see a GI.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 25, 2023
In reply to @beverly1953 "Can toooo much urine in the test sample cause a positive result? Positive Results showed as..." + (show)
@beverly1953

Can toooo much urine in the test sample cause a positive result? Positive Results showed as comment of abnormal.

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Hi @beverly1953, Cologuard's instructions say:
"If a little urine gets into your collection container it should be okay, but too much could make the sample unusable. Re-collect your sample if you think too much urine has gotten in. Some tips: Empty your bladder before collecting your sample." Read more https://www.cologuard.com/using-and-returning-your-cologuard-kit

Do you have to repeat the Cologuard test?

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phylicaf22 | @phylicaf22 | Mar 25, 2023

What size was it? Where are you having it out? Could your regular gastro not take it out? What procedure will they do to remove it

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