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What are the tests for rectal cancer?
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Rectal & endoscopy: Rectal cancer is tested for like colonic cancer. However, many rectal cancers may be diagnosed by a digital rectal examination and proctoscopy.
Answered 5/26/2012
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Colonoscopy: Colonoscopy and biopsy.
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Is dark brown stool ok? I went to the doctor 5 weeks ago and they did a rectal blood test and blood tests and everything was normal. Im convinced I have cancer! My stool is formed and this is my only symptom. I eat a lot of blueberries if that helps?
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Occasional mucus&constipation. I was worried about colon cancer.Dr said she won't beable to order stool test because of age/history. Colonoscopy is risky but it's up to me if I want one. She did do rectal exam. She never felt any masses. How accurate?
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