Can I order Cologuard without a doctor?

No. A provider order is required, though GoldCare can handle it easily.

What do gastroenterologists think of Cologuard?

Most agree it's useful for average-risk patients, but colonoscopy remains the gold standard.

How accurate is Cologuard in detecting cancer?

Studies show ~92% sensitivity for colorectal cancer, though false positives and negatives occur.

What foods can cause a false positive Cologuard test?

None. Diet does not cause false positives—unlike older stool guaiac tests.

How much does Cologuard cost without insurance?

Cash pricing averages around $380; payment plans can bring the total closer to $681.

Is there a free at-home test for colon cancer?

No. All validated stool tests require either cash pay or insurance coverage.

Can anyone take a Cologuard test?

No. It's for average-risk adults 45+; high-risk patients need colonoscopy.

How do I get checked for colon cancer without a doctor?

You can't bypass providers entirely, but GoldCare makes the process simple and direct.

How long can you have colon cancer without knowing?

Colon cancer can develop silently for years, often without obvious symptoms early on.

What is the #1 symptom of colon cancer?

Persistent changes in bowel habits, especially blood in stool, are the most common red flags.

Medical Freedom Series

At-home Cologuard Cancer Screening Test

How to screen test at home, what results mean, and how Cologuard compares to other options

Protect your family today

What You
Need to Know

The Challenge

Colorectal cancer is rising—especially in people under 55. Many avoid colonoscopy. At-home screening gives families a reasonable way to act sooner.

The Impact

Delays and fear keep people from screening. That means missed detection, confusion about options, and decisions made too late.

The Truth Revealed

This ebook explains Cologuard in plain language—who it’s for, how to use it, how often to repeat it, and what to do next if it’s positive.

Key Takeaways

Inside this free eBook, you’ll discover:

What Cologuard checks (DNA + occult blood)

Who should and shouldn’t use it

How it compares with FIT, CT colonography, and colonoscopy

Insurance/cash-pay basics and ordering flow

What to do after a positive or negative result

About the Author

Dr. Deborah Conrad, PA-C

– Advanced Practice Provider Director

Deborah Conrad has spent years on the front lines of patient care, working to restore honesty and transparency to medicine. As GoldCare’s Advanced Practice Provider Director, she is known for taking complex medical information and breaking it down so patients can make informed choices. During COVID, she became a national voice exposing censorship and speaking out for patient rights.