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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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115 | @115 | 8 hours ago
In reply to @msrhray "Hi Colleen, I have Reflux/IBS for years treated with 2 daily medication twice daily. The colorgard..." + (show)
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Hi Colleen, I have Reflux/IBS for years treated with 2 daily medication twice daily. The colorgard box did mention not suitable for IBS patients, I think. I am still learning and am trying not to worry.
Thank you for your kind reply

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@msrhray the cologard test I did was negative 5yrs later I had a positive one. I wasn’t worried at first thinking it’s polyps. I was also taking nexium for years for reflux. I thought I was just constipated at times and it always resolved. Long story short I’m looking forward to finishing chemo (Xeludo) and radiation on the 16th. I’m off of Nexium now. I wish you well.

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