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Positive Cologuard Test: Here’s What’s Next Getting a positive Cologuard result can be scary and may leave you wondering what to do next But there may be good news — a positive Cologuard test does not necessarily indicate you have colorectal cancer Cologuard tests can sometimes show false positives, which means the test is positive, but you do not actually have colon cancer
Anyone have a positive Cologuard test? - Mayo Clinic Connect I know that getting a positive result from your Cologuard test is hard You're probably worried But try to not worry until further investigations are done 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
What is the real risk of colon cancer after a positive Cologuard test? Overall, Cologuard is a decent test but is plagued by many false positive results (the basics of the test have been covered here previously) In the following original article, Dr Douglas Cooper takes us on a deep-dive into the statistics and derives the mathematical odds of actually having colorectal cancer if you have a positive Cologuard test
What Does An Abnormal Cologuard Result Mean? | Understanding Insights Receiving an abnormal result from a Cologuard test can be alarming It’s essential to understand what this means in context Typically, results are categorized as positive or negative: Positive Result: Indicates that DNA markers or blood were detected in the stool sample Negative Result: Suggests no signs of cancer or advanced adenomas were
Understanding Cologuard Screening Results positive test result does not necessarily mean the patient has colorectal cancer It means that Cologuard detected altered DNA and or hemoglobin in the patient’s stool Patients with a positive result should have a follow-up colonoscopy 1 negative test result means that Cologuard did not detect altered DNA and or hemoglobin in the stool 1 Patients with a negative result should continue in an
The Shocking Reality of Cologuard Results: What You Need to Know Before . . . The Interpretation of Test Results: What Do They Really Mean? When you receive your Cologuard results, they will categorize as either “positive” or “negative ” A positive result suggests that abnormal findings were detected, meaning further investigation via colonoscopy is essential This might sound alarming—but don’t panic just yet
How Many Positive Cologuard Tests Indicate Cancer? A positive Cologuard test does not mean you have cancer, as only about 4% of positive results lead to a colorectal cancer diagnosis However, because the test detects abnormalities, follow-up with a colonoscopy is essential