Virtual Colonoscopy Being Heard Again
After Medicare opted out of paying for virtual colonoscopy procedures a few months ago, the industry seemed to have faded slightly. But now reports are coming out saying that the scans are still a viable option and wise choice for quick, easy colon check-ups and cancer prevention. Regardless of the screening method you choose, colon cancer is known to a treatable cancer if caught at it's early stages. For some traditional methods are chosen because they feel it is more comprehensive, while other patients prefer virtual screenings to eliminate the embarrassment and pain involved in traditional forms of removal.
Reuters reported saying, "Computed tomographic colonography has been shown to be better accepted than colonoscopy and has a negligible risk of serious adverse events; thus, it may help increase the low adherence reported for individuals who are candidates for screening, which is the main negative factor affecting its efficacy in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer," Regge's team wrote."
The decision for colon cancer screening should be based on the patients decision and physicians recommendation, because for some both economically and time-wise non-invasive procedures may be the best option, whereas other more high-risk patients prefer the old-fashioned way to check the colon even more in depth.
