{"id":32195,"date":"2022-03-14T12:18:30","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T05:18:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=32195"},"modified":"2022-03-13T12:30:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-13T05:30:52","slug":"at-home-colon-cancer-test-vs-colonoscopy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/at-home-colon-cancer-test-vs-colonoscopy\/","title":{"rendered":"At-Home Colon Cancer Test vs. Colonoscopy: Which Is Better?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>At-home colon cancer test vs. colonoscopy<\/b><b> is a common argument between doctors and patients, but both have their place in fighting colon cancer.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A positive result from an at-home test will probably require a colonoscopy.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>At-home testing can take the place of a regular colonoscopy depending on your risk profile.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>At-home colon cancer tests vs. colonoscopy is an ongoing debate between patients and doctors. Yet, both have their place, with at-home tests being a useful early warning system you can use at any time. Here\u2019s what you should know about testing at home.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>At-Home Colon Cancer Test vs. Colonoscopy: Which Is Better For Me?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should talk with your doctor about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cancer\/colorectal\/basic_info\/screening\/tests.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all your options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, yet there are some situations where one test is preferable to the other.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home colon cancer screening is a better choice if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have little or no family history of colorectal cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You haven\u2019t had any polyps in the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are under the age of 50 and have no signs of colorectal cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re looking to engage in preventative medicine to catch cancer early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have difficulty scheduling medical appointments or are uncomfortable talking to the doctor about these tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colonoscopy may be a better option if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a family history of colorectal cancer and are concerned about your symptoms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve had polyps, benign or cancerous, removed in the past.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re over 45 with risk factors.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve had an unexplained change in your bathroom habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to collect tissue for a biopsy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After colon cancer treatment, your doctor may recommend regular at-home screenings once a year or more frequently with colonoscopy at longer intervals, such as every three years. That will depend on how aggressive the cancer is, what procedures are used to treat it, and how post-operative care goes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-2_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32196\" title=\"Doctor with an endoscope\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-2_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Doctor with an endoscope\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-2_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/2.jpeg-2_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What Is Colonoscopy?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colonoscopy is a procedure during which a special flexible camera (a colonoscope) <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/colonoscopy\/about\/pac-20393569\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is inserted into the colon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via the anus and rectum to examine the gastrointestinal tract for polyps, malformations, and other issues. Some colonoscopes will have tools attached to the end to remove lesions, cauterize injuries, take tissue samples, and perform other tasks during the procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A colonoscope is slightly different from a sigmoidoscopy. A sigmoidoscopy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/treatment-tests-and-therapies\/sigmoidoscopy#:~:text=A%20sigmoidoscopy%20is%20a%20diagnostic,Belly%20pain\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">doesn\u2019t go as far<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into the body, but only to the sigmoid colon, the part closest to the rectum and anus. Your doctor might recommend a sigmoidoscopy as a screening procedure for a full colonoscopy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niddk.nih.gov\/health-information\/diagnostic-tests\/virtual-colonoscopy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cvirtual\u201d colonoscopy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also being developed, where data from CT and MRI scans are collated to create a virtual model of your colon. However, since these are still experimental and only good for spotting larger polyps and lesions, they\u2019re relatively rare.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main benefit of a colonoscopy is that it doesn\u2019t involve any surgery, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org\/hometown-health\/speaking-of-health\/benefits-of-sedation-free-colonoscopy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">may not require sedation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since opening the abdomen is a delicate and risky procedure, being able to safely remove polyps and examine the bowel without it is much safer for you and allows doctors to act quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside, of course, is the bowel has to be as empty as possible. If you\u2019re scheduled for colonoscopy, you will need to limit your food intake to clear fluids 24 hours beforehand and take laxatives to ensure your bowel is as empty as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, for people at low risk of colon cancer, there\u2019s an alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-1_11zon-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32197\" title=\"Young woman getting a test result\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-1_11zon-1.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman getting a test result\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-1_11zon-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/3.jpeg-1_11zon-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How Does At-Home Colon Cancer Screening Work?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home colorectal cancer tests are kits that allow you to collect a stool sample and send it to a lab for testing self-administered tests that look at your stool for evidence of cancer. There are three kinds of at-home colon cancer screening tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000704.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fecal immunochemical test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FIT) can detect signs of hidden blood in your stool. It isn\u2019t affected by medicine or food intake.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/guaiac-fecal-occult-blood-test\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guaiac fecal occult blood test<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gFOBT) uses three separate samples to check for blood in the stool directly. It requires stopping the use of certain medications like NSAIDs and vitamin C supplements a few days before the tests.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/stool-dna-test\/about\/pac-20385153\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stool DNA tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> check for signs of cancer cells in the stool itself. They also check the stool sample for hemoglobin, which could be another sign of cancer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, the test will require you to collect a stool sample. Be sure to follow the detailed instructions carefully. Depending on the test, you may have to collect multiple samples. You will then mail your sample to a lab in the packaging provided with the kit and access your results online.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main advantage to home testing is that it can be done at any time, at lower cost, and with little special preparation. Depending on the brand, FIT tests can be slightly less accurate than other methods, but their overall accuracy rate of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4189821\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">95%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the same as colonoscopy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home tests aren\u2019t a replacement for a colonoscopy. If your test comes back positive, your doctor will likely order a colonoscopy to confirm the results and identify the location of the abnormality, so home testing may not eliminate the need for the procedure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for those who are not at high risk for colon cancer, at-home tests serve as a convenient and less expensive early-warning system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Which Is Better for Catching Cancer Early, an At-Home Test vs. a Colonoscopy?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While this varies from person to person, generally, at-home tests are better for catching cancer early for a couple of reasons.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first reason is that an at-home test, while less accurate, can be done more frequently. Also, home tests are accurate enough to show you if there\u2019s a concern so you can take other steps. For people who are mostly concerned about colorectal cancer due to their age, home testing is a better option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, it\u2019s less disruptive for patients. Most people are uncomfortable with the whole idea of colonoscopy. And even if they are comfortable with the procedure itself, the preparation for it can be disruptive. Many people have to take a few days off before and after the procedure as the lack of food and the laxative regimen can be hard on them. Not everyone has the opportunity to take time off for this procedure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>At-Home Colon Cancer Tests Are Easy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re concerned about cancer or within the recommended guidelines for screening, take action. Depending on your situation, doctors may recommend colonoscopy as a first choice, but for many people, home testing is a safe and accurate option. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/colorectal-cancer-screening\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At-home colon cancer testing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is easy to do and offers both clear results and peace of mind. To learn more about colorectal cancer and screening, follow the eDrugstore blog.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights At-home colon cancer test vs. colonoscopy is a common argument between doctors and patients, but both have their place in fighting colon cancer. A positive result from an at-home test will probably require a colonoscopy. At-home testing can take the place of a regular colonoscopy depending on your risk profile. 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