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Is There Anything Special I Should Ask The Doctor Who Does My Ultrasound?
I just had a colonoscopy and then blood work then MRI and they said now I need ultrasound for rectal cancer...I scared what s next, and is there anything special I should ask the doctor who does the ultrasound? Thank you for being there...I don t want a bag from my tummy...again thank you Johnny
Tue, 27 May 2014
Since they are suspecting rectal cancer i would suggest u do an MRI of whole abdomen.
Colonoscopy and biopsy from it is also very necessary.
Blood test for CEA and occult fecal blood test need to be done.
To determine the staging of rectal tumour CT scan of chest is necessary.
Regards
DR De
Colonoscopy and biopsy from it is also very necessary.
Blood test for CEA and occult fecal blood test need to be done.
To determine the staging of rectal tumour CT scan of chest is necessary.
Regards
DR De
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