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Does a colonoscopy detect the presence of anal cancer? or does it just look at the rectum and colon?
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Yes, a colonoscopy along with visual inspection and a digital rectal exam suffice in diagnosing the presence of an anal tumor. A biopsy is needed to seal the diagnosis.
Answered 11/26/2022
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