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 beginning at age 50 and 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 every 5 years, or
Total colonoscopy every 10 years



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