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Other tests for Colon cancer??
Is there any other tests other than a Colonosophy to screen for colon cancer?? They have tried to get the probe in my Colon two times and we unable to do so.
Thank you so much for your reply to my questions. You have helped me a lot and I have written down the other alternatives you have mentioned. My Colon is twisted or deformed so other ways would be better. Thanks so much. Meedareeda
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
If you are not comfortable with colonoscopy, then you can get a CT scan or PET scan done. Even serum CEA levels help in detecting colon cancer. However flexible sigmoidoscopy is one of the best tests for detecting colon cancer.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
If you are not comfortable with colonoscopy, then you can get a CT scan or PET scan done. Even serum CEA levels help in detecting colon cancer. However flexible sigmoidoscopy is one of the best tests for detecting colon cancer.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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