It may start as a polyp or a small ulcer that may not cause symptoms. Polyps, if left untreated, can lead to colon cancer. Many of the symptoms of colon cancer are similar to those of: Infections (loose stools) Hemorrhoids (bloody stools) Irritable bowel syndrome (flatulence, cramps, ...
In all, 16% of them went on to have a colonoscopy. During that colonoscopy, nearly 60% of the group had at least one polyp removed, because it might be cancerous or precancerous. More than half of the privately insured patients and 78% of the Medicare participants had to pay ...
The frequency and potential cost of this side ofcancer screeningis the focus of recent studies from U-M researchers and their colleagues, who measured costs that patients face for necessary follow-up tests after getting free screening for colon, cervical, lung or breast cancer. "For those who ...
I did see a gastroenterologist and he wanted to do a colonoscopy as I was due was as had a precancerous polyp removed 6 years ago . However I have to take care of my son with type 1 diabetes. And being stuck in the bathroom for hours during the prep ljust seems too stressful to ...