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What laboratory exams are typically ordered to follow a year(s) after a successful colon cancer surgery?

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Generally: Depending on a patient's overall health, once or twice yearly physical examination, basic blood tests, maybe yearly colonoscopy. Blood CEA testing sometimes. Also depends on the stage & grade of the cancer at the time of diagnosis. X- ray or ct scan not a routine usually unless there are clinical concerns.

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Answered 4/24/2019

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