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The Wildlife Specialist
Finding a problem and fixing a problem are not always the same service.
Colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps during the same exam. A stool test cannot remove a polyp.
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A wildlife specialist visits a homeowner with a raccoon problem. His ability to identify the problem does not mean his service includes removing it. The closing narration and panel connect that distinction to screening: colonoscopy can find and remove precancerous polyps during the same exam; stool screening tests cannot remove a polyp.
Colonoscopy can miss lesions and carries risks, including bleeding and perforation. Stool-based screening is a guideline-supported option, especially when it helps someone complete screening; a positive stool test requires follow-up colonoscopy. Discuss suitability and a screening plan you can complete with your clinician.
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