Colon Cancer Screening Was the Last Thing on His Mind...

[lostincalifornia]

3. Actually if he would have had regular colonoscopies every 5 years they might have been able to avoid

the surgery, and catch it when it was just a polyp.

Actually even with the ACA they are most likely not going to do screening for uterine cancer unless it is found during a pelvic examine, or symptoms of bleeding occur. I also do not believe they will normally screen for stomach cancer without symptoms either.

Right now the ACA covers mammograms and colonoscopies, and PSAs, but with some of the new recommendations, consumers when they reach a certain age, have symptoms or self-exam, really have to insist that they be screened