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Can I Go For Colonoscopy Inspite Of Negative Colon Cancer Test?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: I Have had a Colon Cancer test done,( Home kit ) it came back Neg. is their and reason that I should have colonoscopy done as well when the other test came back great.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Klerida Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: Please provide your clinical symptoms... Detailed Answer: Hi, I should have your clinical symptoms first for better judgment. Next, if all the tests you did resulted negative, there is no reason you should have the colonoscopy. Unless, you are having problems and have high risk for colon cancer (family history). Looking forward to have the requested data for further assistance. Dr.Klerida
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Can I Go For Colonoscopy Inspite Of Negative Colon Cancer Test?

Brief Answer: Please provide your clinical symptoms... Detailed Answer: Hi, I should have your clinical symptoms first for better judgment. Next, if all the tests you did resulted negative, there is no reason you should have the colonoscopy. Unless, you are having problems and have high risk for colon cancer (family history). Looking forward to have the requested data for further assistance. Dr.Klerida