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In 2026, Minnesota insurers sent unsolicited at-home colon cancer tests, but doctors warn they’re less effective than colonoscopies, which can prevent cancer.
In 2026, some Minnesotans received unsolicited at-home colon cancer screening kits from insurers, raising questions about their effectiveness.
Experts stress that while early detection is crucial, at-home stool tests are less accurate than colonoscopies, often missing precancerous polyps and producing false positives that require follow-up colonoscopies.
Unlike colonoscopy—which can detect and remove polyps in one procedure, preventing cancer—home tests only identify signs of cancer after bleeding or DNA shedding.
Colonoscopy is the only screening proven to prevent colorectal cancer, recommended every 10 years for average-risk adults, and is considered safe, nearly painless, and cost-effective long-term.
Medical professionals urge individuals to consult a doctor to choose the best screening based on personal and family health history.
En 2026, las aseguradoras de Minnesota enviaron pruebas no solicitadas de cáncer de colon a domicilio, pero los médicos advierten que son menos efectivas que las colonoscopias, que pueden prevenir el cáncer.