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victor106today at 5:59 PM2 repliesview on HN

> We don’t yet know if colonoscopies are better than other methods of screening

My Gastroentrologist told me just recently that the stool test (Cologuard) is very accurate but must be repeated every 3 years as opposed to getting a Colonoscopy which should be repeated every 7 to 10 years


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bluGilltoday at 6:50 PM

What is better? If the stool test can find something that isn't in the colon but isn't as good for things that are in the colon which is better?

The important part is both are good, so get one.

bitwizetoday at 6:32 PM

My doctor makes me do one every year