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What's the smallest category of colon ca a ct w contrast can pick up? stage 2? my ct w contrast of abdominal and pelvic cavity was all clear, shotty right external iliac chain lymph nodes favored be reactive was noted, but not in final impression?
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Colonoscopy: If you have concern about colon cancer, a colonoscopy is a better diagnostic test than CT. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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