Colon Cancer: Tests & Diagnosis

  • Stool Analysis

    04/11/08, Healthwise

    A stool analysis is a series of tests done on a stool (feces) sample to help diagnose certain conditions affecting the digestive tract. These conditions can include infection (such as from parasites, viruses, or bacteria),

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  • Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)

    08/11/08, Healthwise

    A fecal occult blood (FOBT) test finds blood in the stool by placing a small sample of stool on a chemically treated card, pad, or cloth wipe. Then a special chemical solution is put on top of the sample. If the card, pad, or cloth turns

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  • Barium Enema

    05/02/07, Healthwise

    A barium enema, or lower gastrointestinal (GI) examination, is an X-ray examination of the large intestine (colon and rectum). The test is used to help diagnose diseases and other problems that affect the large intestine. To make the

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  • Colonoscopy

    08/11/08, Healthwise

    Colonoscopy is a test that allows your doctor to look at the inner lining of your large intestine (rectum and colon). He or she uses a thin, flexible tube called a colonoscope to look at the colon. A colonoscopy helps find ulcers,

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  • Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy)

    05/08/07, Healthwise

    Anoscopy, proctoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy tests allow your health professional to look at the inner lining of your anus, rectum, and the lower part of the large intestine (colon). These tests are used to look for abnormal growths (

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  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    The carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) test measures the amount of this protein that may appear in the blood of some people who have certain kinds of cancers, especially large intestine (colon and rectal) cancer. It may also be present in people

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