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How colon cancer is diagnosed

2018-09-17 04:03:53
I am a 47 year old male, I recently came across an article on colon cancer and its symptoms. Since then I am worried that I might be suffering from it as I can see most of the symptoms mentioned in it in myself. Is there any home test to diagnose it? What type of doctor specializes in such cases?
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Go for FOBT(fecal occult blood test) at regular intervals 4-6 months if it’s positive it has to be followed by colonoscopy
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Consult your doctor for aspirin (it has a protective effect on colon against cancer)

Answered2018-09-21 07:22:45

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Colon cancer is diagnosed based on symptoms. We can do a fecal occult blood test or a colonoscopy to diagnose colon cancer. If ur symptoms arw suggestive of colon cancer then it is good u meet a cancer surgeon immediately.
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Meet a cancer surgeon and let him decide what u are suffering from. Dont rely on Dr.Google.

Answered2018-09-17 04:10:14

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Meet a gastroenterologist for colonoscopy and what symptoms do you have..
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get cancer screening

Answered2018-09-22 14:03:11

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