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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Follow Up Testing

Follow-up Testing

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) sets guidelines for follow-up testing to detect recurring cancer after the completion of treatment. The following guidelines are based on ASCOs 2005 updated recommendations.

Physical Examination

Most colorectal cancer recurrences happen within 3 years after surgery. ASCO recommends that patients see their doctor for a physical examination every 3 6 months for the first 3 years, every 6 months for the fourth and fifth years, and at ...

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Should YOU be tested for genital herpes?

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...list of those who might be a good candidate for the blood test. 1. First of all, if you are... Read more »

Can Sexual Activity before a PSA Test Elevate PSA Level?

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

...X-NONE Can sexual activity just before a PSA blood test make PSA results jump from 2 to... Read more »

Alzheimer's Blood Test: Far, Far Away

By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...may be possible to detect Alzheimer's disease via a blood test. Bottom line first An... Read more »

Postpartum Depression

By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that a simple blood test can predict whether a woman is... Read more »

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New Early Dectection Method for Prosate Cancer Developed

...Guardian highlighed research at Johns Hopkins University that has resulted in the development of a new blood test to detect prostate cancer. Urologist Dr. Neil D. Sherman comments on the news and... Read more »

Home Pregnancy Tests

...have gotten your period?Two Types of Pregnancy Tests There are two basic types of pregnancy tests: blood tests and urine tests. Both tests determine pregnancy by detecting the presence of human... Read more »

Colon and Rectal Cancers: Staging

...assist in the diagnosis of cancer and in monitoring effects of treatment.Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA). High blood levels of a protein called carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) sometimes indicate the... Read more »

Lyme Disease and Related Tick-Borne Infections: Ehrlichiosis

...fever, chills, headache, and muscle pains. Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite are also common. Blood tests may indicate a low blood platelet count, low white blood cell count, and increased... Read more »

Sickle Cell Disease: Highlights

...serious complication of sickle cell disease and a main cause of death. New research suggests that simple blood tests may help diagnose patients with sickle cell pulmonary hypertension and identify... Read more »

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