Colon and Rectal Cancer : If my primary care physician suspects colon cancer, what are the next steps?

If my primary care physician suspects colon cancer, what are the next steps?

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Cancer Diagnosis, Colon Cancer Diagnosis, Colon Cancer Treatment Process, Colonoscopy, Cancer Diagnosis Process, Colon Cancer Process, Diagnosis Process, Colon Cancer Diagnosis Process, Colon Cancer

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Colon and Rectal Cancer

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IndranKrishnanMD (Physician - Gastroenterology (Verified) ) - 04 / 29 / 2012

If your PCP suspects colon cancer, the next step is to see a Gastroenterologist who will schedule a colonoscopy to confirm the diagnosis. Once this is done, surgery is likely the next step. Subsequent chemotherapy & radiation will depend on the extent of spread of cancer, age & the medical condition of the patient.

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