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I'm actually glad I saw this post OP. I am in a very similar situation. I did my first occult blood stool test last spring at ag 49, negative. Did one again this April and when the test came back a little over a week ago, I looked and read "Positive". That definitely threw me for a loop. Here a test that is listed as a "colon cancer screening" came back positive.

I too have Kaiser. My doctor messaged the next morning:[i] ...your screening test for colon cancer was positive. This does NOT mean that you have colon cancer. However, it does mean that you have a higher risk for having a polyp, which COULD turn into cancer over time. Because of this, its important that you have a colonoscopy done. I have placed a referral for this important test, and you will be called by the nurse to discuss the procedure with you and get you scheduled. [/i]

A nurse called the next day and scheduled the colonoscopy for June 2. My understanding is that was the next date with available appointments. Last week I did the blood work that needs to be done and got that out of the way. [/quote]

Thanks. OP here. Your doctor was much more reassuring than mine who just said “your colon cancer screening was positive”! I’m going to call tomorrow because I haven’t heard from the scheduler yet.[/quote]

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