Colonoscopies: Life-Saving Breakthrough or $24 Billion Boondoggle?

Intellectual Medicine · Oct 7, 2025 · 24m · transcript

Is colonoscopy really the “gold standard” for colon cancer prevention or is there more to the story?In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti exposes the hidden risks of colonoscopy screening, from anesthesia complications and infections to dangerous perforations and cardiovascular stress.

But here’s the good news: safer, less invasive alternatives are changing the game. From stool tests like Cologuard to cutting-edge blood tests that detect cancer risk earlier than ever, Dr. Petteruti shares the science that could save lives without putting your health on the line.

Beyond testing…