After a stool test shows potential trouble, speedy follow-up could be key, study finds
By Amy Norton
HealthDay Reporter
(HealthDay News) — People who wait too long to get a colonoscopy after a “positive” screening test for colon cancer may face a heightened risk of the disease, a new study finds.
The study asked a fundamental question: If a stool test suggests someone might have cancer, how long can someone safely wait to have a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a procedure that uses a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end to allow your doctor to see inside your
