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Do I have to get a colonoscopy?

If you get an annual fecal occult blood test (FOBT), and it comes back negative each year, you do not need to get a colonoscopy according to the American Cancer Society’s screening guidelines. Should your FOBT comes back positive, however, you would need a follow-up colonoscopy to diagnose the cause of bleeding. We do not perform this procedure at The Center for Colorectal Health but will refer to you another reputable healthcare facility.


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