Connect
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.
Like
Helpful
HugInterested in more discussions like this? Go to the Colorectal Cancer Support Group.
Connect
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.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
4 ReactionsI 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?
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
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
1 Reaction@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.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
3 ReactionsI 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.
-
Like -
Helpful -
Hug
2 ReactionsHi @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?
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
Scheduled for September. Hope they get it out otherwise my appendix needs to come out.
Did they get your flat Poly out?
Can toooo much urine in the test sample cause a positive result? Positive Results showed as comment of abnormal.