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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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Nov 30 11:39am

In reply to @rosewohlfarth "I have diverticulitis and tested positive on Colaguard test Going for Colonoscopy January 3rd Very nervous" + (show)

@rosewohlfarth

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 ?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 1 4:38pm

In reply to @gracie14 "I had a negative colonoscopy at 51 and told no further test required for 10 yrs...." + (show)

@gracie14, how are you doing? Have you had the colonscopy? Any update?

gracie14 | @gracie14 | Dec 1 5:13pm

Colonoscopy/Endoscopy scheduled for end of January. I was really hoping to get it done sooner but this is the soonest I could get.

LLP | @marysmllhorn1812 | Dec 9 2:56pm

I 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.

roywalton | @roywalton | Dec 9 3:11pm

In reply to @marysmllhorn1812 "I have a no risk history, prior Cologuard negative. Two months prior to test I was..." + (show)

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.