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Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer] From: art fougner, md (evsono@pipeline.com) Sat Jan 27 09:33:24 2007 Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Jamie: "Re: Terbutaline/Autism" Previous message: art fougner, md: "Re: Terbutaline/Autism" In reply to: Dr. John Provatopoulos B.Sc. M.D.C.M. F.R.S.C.: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]" Next in thread: Joe Cutchin: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]" Reply: Joe Cutchin: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]" Rich The cost is one reason.? The fact that the prep is similar to real colonoscopy as well as the distinct possibility that a real colonoscopy might be needed quite frequently as a follow-up. The future in colon cancer screening is fecal cancer dna fragments as well as serum proteonomics, neither of which are ready for prime time. Art At Sat, 27 Jan 2007, Dr. John Provatopoulos B.Sc. M.D.C.M. F.R.S.C. wrote: > >At Sat, 27 Jan 2007, Richard Chudacoff, MD wrote: >> >>At AAGL this year we were exposed to the virtual colonoscopies. Now this >>procedure is so easy and non-invasive that it is a wonder people refuse to >>have it done >> >>-- >>Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG >>Las Vegas International Center for Advanced Gynecologic Care >>(Specializing in Minimally and Non-Invasive Surgery) >>3150 N Tenaya Way # 270 >>Las Vegas, NV 89128 >> >>Tel: (702) 360-9630 >> >>email: >> richard.chudacoff@obgyn.net >> rchudacoff@mylinuxisp.com >> >>-----Original Message----- >> >How long does it take, 10,20 or 30 minutes, who pays for it, And you >still need to get a tissue diagnosis right? In Canada we don't usually >have the latest high resolution CT, or MRI scanners. None of the >scanners we have here would reliable pick up a 2-3 cm lesion, not all >colon ca presents on nice polyps; I think the test will be how good >virtual colonscopy can pick up flat lesions in the colon. I am sure GE >et al hope this thing works it could fuel a whole new upgrade cycle. > >-- > Take care, John > -- art fougner, md "May The Wings of Liberty Never Lose a Feather." - Jack Burton Next message: Jamie: "Re: Terbutaline/Autism" Previous message: art fougner, md: "Re: Terbutaline/Autism" In reply to: Dr. John Provatopoulos B.Sc. M.D.C.M. F.R.S.C.: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]" Next in thread: Joe Cutchin: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]" Reply: Joe Cutchin: "Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]"

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