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Last Updated: Dec 31, 2019
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Diagnosing Colorectal Cancer!
Dr. Nikhil AgrawalSurgical Gastroenterologist • 22 Years Exp.MCh - Surgical Gastroenterology/G.I. Surgery, MS - General Surgery, MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
If someone has symptoms and signs of colon or rectal cancer, the doctor will suggest these tests for making the diagnosis.
- Faecal immunochemical test for occult blood: this test is done on stool. It is used mostly as a screening test.
- Colonoscopy: it is a procedure in which a flexible thin tube with a camera is passed and colon is seen from inside.
- Biopsy: if any abnormality is seen on colonoscopy then a tiny bit of it is taken and examined under a microscope.
- Serum CEA: CEA is a tumour marker, which can be elevated in colorectal cancer.
Stay alert! stay healthy!
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