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Hi doctor i was wondering if mri can detect colon cancer i just needed a quick way to evaluate colon health?

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Dr. Ka-Lok Tse, M.D. answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Colon cancer: Virtual MRI or CT scan of the colon can detect polyp or mass but it can not diagnose cancer until a colonoscopy with biopsy is done.

Dr Lin agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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