Thing is, even bleeding polyps and cancers don't bleed all the time. Ask me how I know.
So, for simple screening purposes I'd say good enough. If there are any other indications a full colonoscopy would be more reliable.
So, for simple screening purposes I'd say good enough. If there are any other indications a full colonoscopy would be more reliable.
That would seem to shift some weight to the stool test.
As I read it, this article is more about the inadequate US healthsystem than anything else, in particular because it forgets to mention that iFOBT is free and automatically sent to all between 50/55-75 in several European countries. No diet required. Return envelop included. Lab results received by postal mail after a few weeks.
(Source: am at very high risk of hereditary colon cancer, had a colonoscopy when my GP learned of the family history, then screening thereafter. All clear so far ...)
Also, should have corrected my comment above... it's two year intervals, as you mentioned.
Lang may yer lum reek, neighbour.