My Cologuard test came back positive,

[Trade]

I'm hoping it's a false positive. But I will have to get a colonoscopy to find out. I had an issue with Hemorrhoids a while back. That can cause a false positive. I thought I had fixed the problem with them under control with Preparation H Suppositories, but now I hoping there was still enough of them around to cause this. Needless to say I'll be holding a tight asshole waiting for the results of that colonoscopy.

 

[palides2021]

Hope everything works out.

 

[IrishEyes]

I sure hope everything is fine, it maybe be one polyp they can remove while having that done.
They can remove them during the procure. Hang in there Trade .

 

[Paco Dennis]

A couple years ago my Cologuard test came positive. I got the colonoscopy and it was ok, to be repeated in 10 years. But, A biopsy tested positive for microscopic colitis. I take IBguard and MiraLax when needed. I hate the colonoscopy prep!

 

[seadoug]

Hoping everything turns out fine for you @Trade. Please keep us posted.

 

[Nathan]

The Cologuard test kits are notorious for giving false positive results. Happened recently to a gym/Yoga friend. She got a colonoscopy and all checks out OK.

 

[Aunt Bea]

The Cologuard test kits are notorious for giving false positive results.

I found this to be true as well.

I would be more concerned over the test results at 40 than at 70.

Get checked out before you waste any more time worrying.

 

[Repondering]

My Cologuard test yielded a false positive finding as well.
The colonoscopy showed no cancer or precancerous evidence.
The surgeon told me I won't need another colonoscopy for the next 10 years.
I'll be 83 then. I think I'll decline.
But I will eat a healthy diet.

 

[officerripley]

Hope everything turns out ok, @Trade; keep us posted.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I had read that you shouldn’t use the test if you have hemorrhoids because you can have trace amounts of blood that trigger a false positive result.

 

[Sunkist]

This was mentioned on t.v., so I looked it up in case anyone may want to check it out:

Is Shield right for you?​

When screening for colon cancer, you have options, including colonoscopy, stool-based tests, and the Shield™ blood test. To help determine if Shield is right for you, check out this Patient Fact Sheet or talk to your doctor.

https://shieldcancerscreen.com/pati...xact&msclkid=e3d6aa7d8433171179e4c3a171d834c2

 

[Amanda76]

If a very stage 'Colon Cancer' detection after Colonoscopy, it's curable.
A friend had Colon Cancer in her 60s and 'Cancer survivor.'
Now, she is at age 80, there is no trace of any cancer and in good health.