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Health Encyclopedia: Colon And Rectal Cancers Diagnosis
- Colon and Rectal Cancers - Diagnosis
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Diagnosis
Colon and rectal cancers are diagnosed using the screening tests discussed below. These tests can detect precancerous polyps and colorectal cancers at stages early enough for complete removal and cure.
Unfortunately, only 30 - 40% of adults over 50 years old (mostly in the upper socioeconomic group) have regular screening tests that could detect a cancer early enough for curative treatment. A survey reported that many people are not screened because they are too embarrassed. Those who ha...
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