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Colon cancer screening: Weighing the options
What is your attitude toward screening tests?
What is your doctor's approach to screening tests?
What is your risk level?
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What preparation is involved?
How convenient is the test?
What about cost and insurance issues?
What's your attitude toward screening tests?
What's your doctor's approach to screening tests?
What's your risk level?
What are the pros and cons of each test?
What's the bottom line?
What's your doctor's approach to screening tests?
Make sure that you're comfortable with the colon cancer screening test your doctor recommends. If your doctor specializes in a particular test, but you'd rather have another test, express your wishes. Your doctor might offer a referral to someone trained in the test with which you feel most comfortable.