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Colorectal Cancer: Tests
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Find out how a sigmoidoscopy is used to look for early signs of colon cancer and learn what happens during the procedure.
Barium Enema Screening for Colon Cancer
A barium enema is often used along with a sigmoidoscopy to screen for colon cancer. Learn about the procedure and what to expect during and after the test.
Barium Enema Screening for Colon Cancer
Proctoscopy for Rectal Cancer
With a proctoscopy, your doctor can monitor the growth of rectal polyps or check for a return of rectal cancer in people who have already had surgery to treat their cancer.
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