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How can one get screened for intestinal cancer?

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Dr. Jarrod Kaufman answered

Specializes in General Surgery

GI cancer: You need an egd or upper endoscopy and or a colonoscopy sometimes with biopsy for path confirmation if abnormalities are seen.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Colonoscopy, imaging: Colon is the commonest site of intestinal cancers and screening can take any and all of the following forms: fecal occult blood testing, sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and barium enema. It is recommended that a screening colonoscopy be done at age 50, sooner if there is family history of early cancer.

Answered 6/26/2012

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