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55 yr m w anal cance r in nov 2014. feb 2015 finshed chemorad . after 2 biop says higrade dysplasi. reversal for ileo in oct 15. then ct scan nov. ?
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Possibly: It's not exactly clear what you're asking here, however CT scans are the main diagnostic modality to follow and follow up cancer therapy and post surgical changes. Talk with your oncologist and surgeon if you don't understand why a test is being requested.
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