Question 1

is the occult blood stool sample an accurate method for testing for colon cancer and where can i get info?

Accepted Answer

Not accurate: First of all you have to use the most sensitive reagen- guaiac based. If you just do it once- the sensitivity to find blood in the stool is only 10-25%.  If you use it three times as recommended- the sensitivity will go up to around 80-90%.  The specificity/accuracy of the test is low- as many other conditions can cause blood in the stool. Colonoscopy is more sensitive and more specific/accurate.

Question 2

how can we find colon cancer through stool test?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer: Good wikipedia question. Look for blood when you poo. Test poo for blood and can test for cancer cells in stool with DNA testing.

Question 3

how can we find colon cancer through stool test?? what are the symptoms of colon cancer??

Accepted Answer

Here are few thought: Colon Cancer is often a silent disease in its early stages. That is why a colonoscopy examination is advised at the age of 50 years.
Some people will present with rectal bleeding(Blood in the stools). Abdominal pain and anemia related symptoms(fatigue) can also be a signal of colon cancer. Stool tests(2 of them) are also available through your PCP.

Question 4

if a fit stool test is negative what are the chances of you not having colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Unless you have a family history of early onset colon cancer, a negative FIT test, at your age, makes colon cancer unlikely.

Question 5

how  accurate % is the schebo stool test in colon cancer? i mean how can it miss a tumor since it decects bleeding and nonbleeding tumors

Accepted Answer

81 %: the company reports about 81 % specificity and sensitivity.

Question 6

wouldnt colon cancer always show blood in stool test?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Not all the time because you may only have intermediate blood.The best test is a colonoscopy.

Question 7

occasional mucus&constipation. i was worried about colon cancer.dr said she won't beable to order stool test because of age/history. colonoscopy is risky but it's up to me if i want one. she did do rectal exam. she never felt any masses. how accurate?

Accepted Answer

: Unless you have family history of early onset colon cancer your are unlikely to have one.
For constipation - You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-dep

Question 8

is constipation alone sign of cancer. i always had constipation on and off for years and years. i can't go 2-3 times out of 7 days of the week. no blood in stool. how accurate is the fit stool test at assessing risk for colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Constipation is not the definitive sign of cancer. FIT is over 90% accurate.

Question 9

1 morning stool test done.2-3 pus cells.sgot 62,no blood.blood test-mild eosinophilia.i have lipomas in my body.sonography normal.colon cancer,lipoma?

Accepted Answer

Sketchy information: Not a picture of colon cancer, also not the age,  you need a Gastroenterologist to evaluate your condition better and do more comprehensive liver enzymes workup, goodluck

Question 10

i am undergoing many gastro tests.my occult stool samples were negative.does this assist in helping r/o colon cancer? thank you

Accepted Answer

Much less likely...: No test is definitive, & stool tests for blood are only as good as the moment they are checked (gi bleeding can be intermittent & thus missed). The most definitive test to allay your concerns about colon cancer is a well-prepped colonoscopy performed by an expert  you qualify for screening by age criteria, & perhaps based on symptoms (although you have not shared with us if you have any distress).

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Is the occult blood stool sample an accurate method for testing for colon cancer and where can i get info?

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How can we find colon cancer through stool test?

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How can we find colon cancer through stool test?? what are the symptoms of colon cancer??

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If a fit stool test is negative what are the chances of you not having colon cancer?

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How accurate % is the schebo stool test in colon cancer? i mean how can it miss a tumor since it decects bleeding and nonbleeding tumors

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Wouldnt colon cancer always show blood in stool test?

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Occasional mucus&constipation. i was worried about colon cancer.dr said she won't beable to order stool test because of age/history. colonoscopy is risky but it's up to me if i want one. she did do rectal exam. she never felt any masses. how accurate?

A member asked:

Is constipation alone sign of cancer. i always had constipation on and off for years and years. i can't go 2-3 times out of 7 days of the week. no blood in stool. how accurate is the fit stool test at assessing risk for colon cancer?

A member asked:

1 morning stool test done.2-3 pus cells.sgot 62,no blood.blood test-mild eosinophilia.i have lipomas in my body.sonography normal.colon cancer,lipoma?

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I am undergoing many gastro tests.my occult stool samples were negative.does this assist in helping r/o colon cancer? thank you

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