Question 1

I had a polyp removed from my sigmoid at age 20 and it was benign.  no direct family history of colon cancer.  what tests should be done ongoing?

Accepted Answer

It depends on type of polyp found/ removed and why scoped.  Consider full colonoscopy if there was one, there could be more.  Typically a colonoscopy every 5 yrs is indicated with a family history of colon cancer or a personal hx of polyp or cancer (at a minimum). Consult a GI specialist for further management.

Question 2

Is any one of the colon cancer screening tests better than the others?

Accepted Answer

I believe that at this time the colonoscopy is the gold standard when performed by an experienced physician and in the appropriate clinical situation.

Question 3

Can you tell me if it's likely that i have colon cancer if all tests are clear?

Accepted Answer

By all tests I assure that you are referring to  blood samples as well as colonoscopy.  If the blood tests are neg. they have no diagnostic value at the present time.  Most are CA or carbohydrate antibodies with about a 50-60 % validity in dx.  Colonoscopy would, at the present time be the best way to assure the bowel is free from CA.  If that test was neg. then at least for 5 yrs. you are fine.

Question 4

Is it recommended to get a colonoscopy at age 43 if there is a  family history of colon cancer? what other tests are needed at this age?

Accepted Answer

The age depends on your family, history.  Screening mammography, a complete family history may add genetic testing. A complete physical.

Question 5

Are there any stomach cancer and colon cancer molecular screening tests?

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer can be genetic and there a re criteria that can apply and genetic testing is available. There is also a blood level you can check called CEA . For stomach cancer  like adenocarcina there is no genetic testing. There are familial syndromes like men that can cause stomach tumors called gastronomas or ze syndrome. If concerned can talk to your doctor. But overall these things very  rare.

Question 6

Testing for colon cancer? are there any tests besides the colonoscopy? i really dont want to have to use those colon cleaning laxatives. i had to once before and felt really sick from them. isnt there another test?

Accepted Answer

There are actually two separate questions here.  The first is whether there area alternative tests besides colonoscopy.  There are other tests; but each one has limits.  Testing stool for blood can identify cancers; but is not a good preventative test. The real goal is to find polyps before they become malignant.  Work is underway on tests that try to analyze dna found in stool to look for markers of abnormal growths.  It is an exciting area; but the current tests are not accurate enough and far too expensive.  The alternative to colonoscopy that is designed to find polyps without insertion of a colonoscope is ct colography or "virtual colonoscopy". However, it also requires a preparation; and is both more uncomfortable and less accurate than the colonoscopy.
The second question you asked deals with the preparation itself.  Talk to your physician.  There are several newer preparations that entail much smaller volumes of preparation liquid over longer times than we used to use in the past.  Most people find it easy and very tolerable.  I know i did for my exams.

Question 7

What is a colon cancer detection test?

Accepted Answer

Colonoscopy is the best screening tool for colon cancer, it gives the option of diagnosing and sometimes treating( by removing the polyps).

Question 8

How is colon cancer diagnosed? what is the prognosis? what tests are used to determine the different stages of colon cancer

Accepted Answer

Colon cancer is diagnosed by a biopsy sample during colonoscopy. Pathology helps determined the stage after surgical removal of the cancer. Ranges from best stage 1 with small early cancer, to most advanced stage 4 when cancer has spread to other organs. Sometimes a ct scan or pet scan may be used to see if the cancer has spread to other sites.

Question 9

What is msi  test in colon cancer?

Accepted Answer

Msi test has a few uses in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance. While only 15 percent of colorectal cancers are msi positive, as many as 90 percent of patients with lynch syndrome (specific genetic etiology for colorectal cancer) have a positive msi test. The test may also be helpful in determining those patients with stage ii or iii cancer who may benefit from chemotherapy.

Question 10

Do  anthem blue cross  cover my colon cancer test ?

Accepted Answer

There are many different types of policies that Anthem Blue Cross has and this depends on your individual policy. Call Anthem Blue Cross (the number should be on your insurance card) and ask the people there as we have no way of knowing the details of your individual policy or what your deductible is.

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I had a polyp removed from my sigmoid at age 20 and it was benign. no direct family history of colon cancer. what tests should be done ongoing?

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Is any one of the colon cancer screening tests better than the others?

Can you tell me if it's likely that i have colon cancer if all tests are clear?

Is it recommended to get a colonoscopy at age 43 if there is a family history of colon cancer? what other tests are needed at this age?

Are there any stomach cancer and colon cancer molecular screening tests?

Testing for colon cancer? are there any tests besides the colonoscopy? i really dont want to have to use those colon cleaning laxatives. i had to once before and felt really sick from them. isnt there another test?

What is a colon cancer detection test?

How is colon cancer diagnosed? what is the prognosis? what tests are used to determine the different stages of colon cancer

What is msi test in colon cancer?

Do anthem blue cross cover my colon cancer test ?

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