Colon Cancer Screening: Stool DNA Test

Episode 31 August 04, 2023 00:06:02
Colon Cancer Screening: Stool DNA Test
The Believers Medicine Podcast
Colon Cancer Screening: Stool DNA Test

Aug 04 2023 | 00:06:02

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Show Notes

Having a realization that colon cancer is a serious disease that is largely preventable is half the battle. Once you make the commitment to be tested for colon cancer, there is another challenge to determine which test is best for you.  As we continue our discussion of colon cancer tests, we will take a closer look at a test that can pick up cancer DNA in your stool. This is called a multitarget stool DNA test, but it is also known as Cologuard, which is the trade name.

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