Re: Question about pap test frequency [NOW: Colon Cancer]
From: Joe Cutchin (forcep@intercom.net)
Sat Jan 27 10:53:08 2007
Art: we just got the swallowed camera (large pill). Have no idea what
they can see and detect. Joe C
art fougner, md wrote:
> 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
>
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