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Originally Posted by Medical Lab Guy
There's specific recommendations on how often a patient with Crohn's should have colonoscopies. There's monitoring for disease activity using colonoscopy and for screening for colon cancer which they are at high risk for. Because they are high risk the Cologuard is not an option.
Having one done every two years is not unheard of depending on specific circumstances and recommendations.
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Okay, but in my experience, doctors never suggest the cheaper, less invasive alternatives, which are considered good.
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