The cancer screening system? I suspect you wrote Cologuard and your computer auto corrected.

Oh yes! ha Except that's the way I typed it, meant to type "Colon Guard" but that isn't right anyway. Thank you.

I need to delete this thread and start over, but I don't see that option only on my replies.

There is a very short time limit to delete a post. After that you have to contact Houzz and wait for them to delete. However no need to delete as most know from the comments what you meant to type.

Difficulty with these tests is that it is only a DNA test for known cancers. If you have polyps or other problems they will not be found. The smear test that your doctor should give you will pick up blood and perhaps insect eggs.

My friend did it as she was not up to a colonoscopy. She said it wasn't bad to do.

I did it and it was easier than I thought it would be.

I did it as well and it was fine. We have no history of cancer in my family and I'm healthy which is why my doctor had me do this instead of a colonoscopy.

I did it and it came back positive, so, colonoscopy is scheduled.

terilyn, ((hugs)).

I haven't done the test yet. Waiting for the best time, but I know I must soon. Directions say to not do the test on a Friday because of the weekend which makes sense.

(((terilyn)))

I was told that it's better to go ahead and get the colonoscopy so they can snip any polyps, you get a more definitive result, and you could avoid the test for ten years. I get to wait another nine to do it again unless I get any symptoms.

My DH did it and said it was easy. My kit just came, so I'll be doing it in the next couple weeks. I understand the limitations of the test, but we are both "low risk" according to our doctors. Additionally, we both find the risks associated with a colonoscopy unacceptable vs the possible benefit.

They have a very high false positive rate.