Colorectal Cancer

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Diagnosis



Diagnosis involves screening to detect colorectal cancer in asymptomatic patients (i.e., those without symptoms) with no family history of the disease.

Screening is recommended for most average-risk patients beginning at age 50, and for African-American patients beginning at age 45. Screening includes the following:


Digital rectal examination (DRE) and fecal occult blood test annually and
Double-contrast barium enema every 5–10 years and
Flexible sigmoidoscopy...Read the full article