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What kind of screening tests look for colon cancer?
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'scope, X-ray, etc.: A number of different screening tests are available for colon ca. They include colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, double-contrast barium enema, ct colonography (virtual colonoscopy), and fecal occult blood testing. The pro's and con's of each are described here: http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/factsheet/detection/colorectal-screening.
Answered 3/1/2019
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Colonoscopy: Until now, colonoscopy is the screening test for colon cancer perhaps , in the future we may be able find other test-special gene/dna analysis from stool etc- not prime time yet.
Answered 6/15/2012
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