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Old 03-16-2019, 01:01 PM   #41
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This thread is sooooo relevant for me right now. I am having my second colonoscopy a week from Friday. In all honesty I am looking forward to cleaning out all the fecal decay in me and then a day off of work followed by a big juicy hamburger.
Colonoscopies aren’t so bad, it’s all in how you choose to view them.
I agree.

And you don't have polyps (most common risk factor?) until you have them but you don't know that until you have a colonoscopy. I want them removed before they become cancerous and show up on a Cologuard test.
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I agree.

And you don't have polyps (most common risk factor?) until you have them but you don't know that until you have a colonoscopy. I want them removed before they become cancerous and show up on a Cologuard test.

How often are you having a colonoscopy done to guarantee that you will have all polyps removed before they become cancerous? Most insurers will only cover the test once every 10 years, a lot can happen during that time.
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I’m going to ask my dr. if I can take the Cologuard test instead of a colonoscopy. I had my 1st colonoscopy in order to investigate some abdominal issues. No polyps, but revealed a ruptured appendix. Had the appendix removed. Years later, had a 2nd colonoscopy that couldn’t be completed due to sharp bend in my colon. Probably due to the way my abdomen healed after the appendectomy. So my dr suggested a lower GI to investigate where the colonoscopy couldn’t get. That was an experience that I don’t want to repeat.
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How often are you having a colonoscopy done to guarantee that you will have all polyps removed before they become cancerous? Most insurers will only cover the test once every 10 years, a lot can happen during that time.
Had first at 51 with no polyps, 10-yr follow-up recommended. No obvious risk factors.
Had one or two hyperplastic polyps at 61, 5-yr follow-up recommended.
Had 3 adenomatous polyps at 66, 3-year follow-up recommended.

All 3 procedures 100% covered, first under employer insurance, second under private (ACA) insurance, third under traditional Medicare/supplement.

In my experience how often the procedure will be covered is based on what has been found previously and, based on that, what is recommended by the doctor.


See following link about types of polyps mentioned above....
[url]https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/colorectal-polyps-cancer#1[/url
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I’m going to ask my dr. if I can take the Cologuard test instead of a colonoscopy.

Should also check with your insurer, BCBS covers it under 'preventive' but they do require that the PCP submit a preauthorization request because the lab that processes the Cologuard test is not in the network.
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Had first at 52 with no polyps, 10-yr follow-up recommended. No obvious risk factors.
Had one or two hyperplastic polyps at 62, 5-yr follow-up recommended.
Had 3 adenomatous polyps at 66, 3-year follow-up recommended.

All 3 procedures 100% covered, first under employer insurance, second under private (ACA) insurance, third under traditional Medicare/supplement.

In my experience how often the procedure will be covered is based on what has been found previously and, based on that, what is recommended by the doctor.


See following link about types of polyps mentioned above....
[url]https://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/guide/colorectal-polyps-cancer#1[/url
Yep. I was on the five year plan based on family history. Always 100% covered.
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This thread is sooooo relevant for me right now. I am having my second colonoscopy a week from Friday. In all honesty I am looking forward to cleaning out all the fecal decay in me and then a day off of work followed by a big juicy hamburger.
Colonoscopies aren’t so bad, it’s all in how you choose to view them.
Ditto in spades. No big deal and why take an unnecessary risk. I'm sixty seven and have had three and polyps removed each time and cc does run in the family.
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Should also check with your insurer, BCBS covers it under 'preventive' but they do require that the PCP submit a preauthorization request because the lab that processes the Cologuard test is not in the network.


Thanks, and great advice because I have BCBS.
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I'm a believer in Cologuard. So much easier than a full blown colonoscopy.
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My internist said most polyps that occur are found on an initial (versus subsequent) colonoscopies. I think the figure was 80+%.
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I'm a believer in Cologuard. So much easier than a full blown colonoscopy.
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I don't see an advantage to Cologuard over FIT
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My internist said most polyps that occur are found on an initial (versus subsequent) colonoscopies. I think the figure was 80+%.
I've gone in every two or so years, on average. They found one on my third time (out of seven).
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My internist said most polyps that occur are found on an initial (versus subsequent) colonoscopies. I think the figure was 80+%.
Take it for what its worth. My doc told me they find polyps about 50% of the time.
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I also read that only 40% of polyps are cancerous although the specialist that did my Mil’s lied and said they all become cancerous.
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Take it for what its worth. My doc told me they find polyps about 50% of the time.
The two statements are not in conflict, if you assume 40% of those found were on an initial colonoscopy.
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I also read that only 40% of polyps are cancerous although the specialist that did my Mil’s lied and said they all become cancerous.
Those two factoids are not in conflict.
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Thanks. What if your initial one had no polpys?
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Thanks. What if your initial one had no polpys?
That's a good result. Mine was clean. If my internist is correct, your chance of clean 2nd or 3rd is high.
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That's a good result. Mine was clean. If my internist is correct, your chance of clean 2nd or 3rd is high.
I have a family history of polyps. First test was negative. 5 years later...clean. Doc says the next test can now go 10 years.
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