8 responses to “5 key colonoscopy questions conquered (VIDEO)”

1. Curt B

   Mar 14, 2016

   The issue I have with getting one is and insurance issue. The actual Colonoscopy is "covered" under Men's Wellness however…once a pallop is discovered and removed, that is a second procedure that is under a usual $1000 deductable hence costly me a $1000.

   Reply
2. Paul Almquist

   Mar 14, 2016

   Rarely, if ever, do these articles mention concerns for folks on anticoagulants. I've had 2 colonoscopies (results: clean and shiny on the inside) before I started an anticoagulant med for A. fib and an artificial heart valve. I had just made an appointment for another colonoscopy when a friend who was also taking an anticoagulant had to go off it for a medical test. This person had a stroke as a result and has not recovered. I was told I'd have to go off my anticoagulant for the colonoscopy. We were not happy with this situation. (Maybe a stroke would not happen to me but there are no guarantees.) Colonoscopy appointment canceled. Am I a candidate for the Cologuard test?

   Reply
   1. Kirsten Shakal

      Mar 15, 2016

      Paul – We cannot give individualized health advice on this forum, so I cannot address your question concerning the Cologuard test. We recommend you share these concerns and questions with your doctor. If you do not have a doctor, but would like to make an appointment with a Marshfield Clinic gastroenterologist, please visit: https://www.marshfieldclinic.org/Doctors/Search?k=gastroenterology

      Thank you for providing feedback. We truly appreciate your comments. I will share with the blog team and we will consider writing a post on anticoagulants in the near future. -Kirstie

      Reply
3. Dave, a retiredSoldier

   Mar 12, 2016

   Thank you very much. Although I am getting my screening thru the VA, your video helped me to prepare and understand the procedure. Thank you.

   Reply
   1. Kirsten Shakal

      Mar 15, 2016

      I am happy this video has helped answer your questions, Dave. We appreciate the feedback. -Kirstie

      Reply
4. Clarence

   Mar 10, 2016

   I believe coddling those who won't submit to a colonoscopy is a mistake. I know men who have died from colon cancer who
   had had every opportunity to schedule the procedure but flat out refused to do so for reasons other than lake of funds. They also talked about how much they loved their wives, loved their children, bla bla bla but simply didn't man up and get it done.
   The best ability to love your family is availability. Same thing applies to prostate exams and PSA tests. Simply pathetic.

   Reply
5. Paul Hagstrom

   Mar 10, 2016

   As we all know, there are some people who simply will not get a colonoscopy. Therefore, to save lives, alternative screening methods should all be mentioned.

   Reply
   1. Kirsten Shakal

      Mar 10, 2016

      Thanks for the suggestion, Paul. Our team appreciates the feedback. Some alternative screening methods are mentioned in this post: https://shine365.marshfieldclinic.org/cancer-care/colon-cancer-screening/ -Kirstie

      Reply