Stool DNA test for CRC cancer Posted: 03-30-08 13:20pm
Recently, this test was added to the list
of screening options by the ACS/multi task
force and was finally embraced by the CRC
medical community. I URGE all of you to
have your DR prescribe this test. It is
invaluable for many reasons.
1) IT detects cancer in all four stages
unlike an annual FIT/FOBT test which only
detects blood.
2) IT is noninvasive and easy to complete
3) IT detects flat legions that both a
colo or VC are having a difficult time
detecting. A recent study was just
published on March 5, 2008 stating that
over 10% of crc cancer results from flat
legions. This was a huge study because it
explains how someone can have be cleared
after a colo and wind up with stage 3 or 4
cancer in a few years. The answer is
because your GI missed these flat
legions........stool DNA detects these
legions.
4) Cost: it costs $400 today, but in early
2009, a newer better version of the pregen
test will be available for under $250.
5) Regularity: This test should be taken
every 3 to 5 years, unlike annually for a
FOBT/FIT test.
6) It requires NO bowel preparation unlike
a colo or Virtual Colo.
Please, i urge you all to get this test
inbetween your Colo, it will save your
life and give you peace of mind that these
flat legions will be identified.
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MandMs
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