Question 1

what is the icd-9 code for metastasis colon cancer and the cpt code to?

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Need more info: The code for colon cancers is 153._. 153.9 is for colon cancer of unspecified site. There is a separate group of codes for metastasis and the site. The number after 153 is for the site of the primary tumor. 
I can't answer the cpt code question, because  there is not enough information.

Question 2

how to know if colon cancer ?

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MD: Colon cancer would be uncommon at your age but i suggest you talk to your family doctor to see if there is any reason (family history or personal history) to justify starting screening early or doing some diagnostic tests. Good for you to be aware but don&#x27;t let this become an obsession. Best to you.

Question 3

how is colon cancer diagnosed?

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Colonoscopy: The best way to detect and definatively diagnosis colon cancer is with a colonoscopy.

Question 4

can you have colon cancer at 15?

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Not likely: Would be very rare and unusual.

Question 5

what is the cause of colon cancer?

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Polyp formation: Polyp formation in the colon & rectum occurs due to certain risk factors such as western diet, obseity, genetic factors, etc. Ovewr tiem these polyps can grow and acquire mutations in the cells which then become cancerous and develop intoi a cancer.

Question 6

what are the stages of colon cancer?

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1 through 4: The stage of colon cancer is based upon the depth of penetration of the cancer thru the colon wall, the presence or absence of lymph node involvement, and the presence of cancer elsewhere in the body (metastatic disease).  The stage is associated with prognosis and guides our recommendations regarding chemotherapy.

Question 7

what sort of disease is colon cancer?

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Colon Cancer: It is a cancer that starts in the large intestine.  One of the risk factors of this cancer is someone in your family who has had it or polyps on their exam.  It can present with bleeding from the rectum but it is mostly preventable with screening colonoscopy and learning your family history.  High fiber in your diet helps lower your risk.  Hope this helps.

Question 8

what are the symptoms of colon cancer

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None at early stage: Early stage of colon  cancer has no symptoms at all , that is the reason  to have  colonascopy, at the  age  of  50 and  on, . Early  detection assures the cure, as tumor advances change of bowel habit, bleeding, weight loss, bowel obstruction etc.

Question 9

what stage colon cancer is pt4a pn1c?

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T4aN1c M?: Any evidence of spreading to other organ?
If no spread- t4an1 means- stage 3b cancer. If evidence of sprading to other organ- it is a stage 4.

Question 10

what is the prevalence of colon cancer?

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See below: Most patients don't have symptoms from colon cancer at the early stages. When symptoms occur they depend on the size and location of the cancer. This can range from bleeding, change in bowel habits, unexplained weight loss, weakness/fatigue, pain/cramps. Be sure to see your doctor if you have some of these symptoms. You are also close to the recommended age of colon screening at 50.

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