U.S. Congress - H.R.4879 Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007
H.R.4879 - Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test for purposes of coverage under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Official: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test for purposes of coverage under the Medicare Program, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Virtual Screening for Cancer Act of 2007 as introduced.
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YES. HAD COLONOSCOPY NOV. 2007 BECAUSE AFTER 3 ANNAL SURGERIES (82 yr age) MY DOCTOR ORDERED A VIRTUAL SCREENING. NOW I HAVE TO SUBMIT A CLAIM TO MEDICARE. HOPE IT WORKS. Paul A. Kendall
Think of all the radiation exposure your going to get with all the ct colonographies your going to get. Also, you will still need the regular colonoscopy to get any polyps out whether they are really there or not (false positive findings).
Seems to me, just get the colonscopy and be done with it!!!
Seems to me, just get the regular colonscopy and be done with it!!!
New information reveals that non-polypoid adenomas are most likely to become cancerous. These are flat and very unlikely to be seen on CT colonography. Another reason it is a waste of money and time and radiation exposure.