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What Tests Should I Do To Rule Out Colon Cancer?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Mar 2022
Question: MY ADDENDUM: THE ARE SEVERAL FOCAL AREAS OF MILD WALL THICKENING INVOLVING THE PROXIMAL ASCENDING COLON. ALL OF WHICH MY BE RELATED TO UNDERDISTENTION (UNDER DISTENTION)..
IS THIS COLON CANCER?
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Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Very unlikely

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is very unlikely to be cancer. If you have not had a recent colonoscopy, I recommend you have one, just to rule out any disease.

Best wishes.
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What Tests Should I Do To Rule Out Colon Cancer?

Brief Answer: Very unlikely Detailed Answer: Hi, It is very unlikely to be cancer. If you have not had a recent colonoscopy, I recommend you have one, just to rule out any disease. Best wishes.