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Can a colonoscopy detect anal cancer?
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Yes: If you are concerned or have symptoms such as blood in your bowl movements of rectal pain consult your doctor
Answered 6/7/2019
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Do not need: colonoscopy. Anal cancer can be detected by digital (finger) examination and a proctoscope.
Answered 4/3/2019
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