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Anyone have a positive Cologuard test?
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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Hi,
Several posts noted that only 5% of the positive tests are indicative of colon cancer. Yes? Does anyone know where that number comes from? Basis or source? Is that a good/defensible number?
I think I also read that 14% are false positives. That leaves 81% as polyps? Yes? No?
Thank you!
I was able to move Endoscopy/colonoscopy up to last week. False positive Cologuard, everything clear thankfully.
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2 ReactionsI had a positive Cologuard 2 years ago. I was told that I had to have a colonoscopy. The prep for it was so debilitating that I ended up vomiting all over the floor. The fall out was I couldn't move my bowels for 4 days afterward. All for it being a false positive. Nothing was found. I will NEVER go through that again no matter what.
A positive Cologuard test while taking ibuprofen could indicate a false positive result, as ibuprofen (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or NSAID) can cause microscopic bleeding in the gut, which could show up on the test even if there is no actual cancer present; it's generally recommended to avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen for a period of time before taking a Cologuard test to ensure accurate results.
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2 ReactionsI have a no risk history, prior Cologuard negative. Two months prior to test I was taking about 600 mg of Motrin a day. I took the test and got a positive result. Of course I was shocked and puzzled, I stopped the Motrin and all NSAID's for a month and rested with Negative/Normal results.
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2 ReactionsColonoscopy/Endoscopy scheduled for end of January. I was really hoping to get it done sooner but this is the soonest I could get.
@gracie14, how are you doing? Have you had the colonscopy? Any update?
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Welcome to Connect, as you can tell from previous comments, many people get concerned when receive a positive result from Cologuard. I had one many years ago and when had colonoscopy it found nothing. You're doing the correct thing by following up with colonoscopy.
Cologuard is a screening test and not a diagnosis of cancer. It is just an indication that more testing is required. The company's website has a very good explanations what test is checking for.
What Does a Positive Cologuard Result Mean?
https://www.cologuard.com/understanding-your-test-results
Have you had a colonoscopy before ?
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3 ReactionsI have diverticulitis and tested positive on Colaguard test Going for Colonoscopy January 3rd Very nervous
I had a negative colonoscopy at 51 and told no further test required for 10 yrs. Just took Cologuard after 9 1/2 yrs and tested positive. I will be following up with colonoscopy. My question is - has anyone had mild symptoms of CRC (mild cramping, nausea at times in am, some change in bowel habits) that still turned out negative or benign polyps? Like others, I wish I had just done another colonoscopy so I didn’t have to spend so much time worrying.