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How often should i have a colonoscopy and a scan after surgery and chemo is completed?
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I assume you have : A diagnosis of colon cancer. Generally we recommend the first colonoscopy 1 year after surgery then at the 3 year mark and then every 5 years thereafter.
Answered 1/30/2019
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