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Lani,
The large radiology center where I get my mammo's has been offering virtual colonoscopy for two or three years. A big advantage appears to be the fact that anesthesia is not used, so you can go right from the test to work. The cost, although not covered by insurance, is about 1/3 the cost of invasive colonoscopy (the center near me charges $700). I have been considering it, but don't like the thought of additional, unnecessary radiation. It is just that I WAY over-funded my medical flex account this year, and think I might as well use the money than lose it. I still have 9 months to get it done.
My onc told me one of his partners had invasive colonoscopy last year, and a polyp "snip" perforated his colon, as a result of which he lost 6 weeks work. I certainly could not afford that!
Hopeful
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