{"id":2284,"date":"2023-06-19T07:27:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-19T07:27:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/?p=2284"},"modified":"2023-12-28T13:31:08","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T13:31:08","slug":"tests-to-identify-colon-cancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/tests-to-identify-colon-cancer\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tests to Identify Colon Cancer?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;86%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;2px|||0px||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/\">Home<\/a><\/strong> &gt; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/\">Blog<\/a><\/strong> &gt;<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> 5 Tests to Identify Colon Cancer?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-42px|||&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;35px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"color: #000000;\">5 Tests to Identify Colon Cancer?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->p {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    color:#666666;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight: 300;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  li{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight:300;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      color:#666666;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->   <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --> <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  strong{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      font-weight:600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      color:#666666;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  b{<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      font-weight:600;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      color:#000000;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-23px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Colon cancer is one of the most common cancers of the digestive tract. The cases of colon cancer are on the rise in India, especially in young patients. So it&#8217;s become very important to diagnose and treat this cancer at the earliest stage.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In this blog, we will look at some of the most common tests a doctor might recommend if you have colon cancer. So let&#8217;s get started.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4znBjRFU82Y&#8221; image_src=&#8221;https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/5-Tests-to-identify-Colon-Cancer_.webp&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;121.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Jump On :<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><a href=\"#what-is-colon-cancer\" style=\"color: #0c4c75;\">What is Colon Cancer?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><a href=\"#why-are-tests-necessary\" style=\"color: #0c4c75;\">Why are tests necessary ?\u00a0<\/a><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><a href=\"#5-tests-to-diagnose-the-colon-cancer\" style=\"color: #0c4c75;\">5 Tests to Diagnose the Colon Cancer <\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><a href=\"#why-are-tests-necessary\" style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb url=&#8221;https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/colon-cancer\/#cancer-diagnosis&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#x41;||divi||400&#8243; 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width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; height=&#8221;235px&#8221; height_tablet=&#8221;235px&#8221; height_phone=&#8221;235px&#8221; height_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; overflow-x=&#8221;hidden&#8221; overflow-y=&#8221;hidden&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; header_text_shadow_blur_strength=&#8221;0.85em&#8221; header_text_shadow_color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; border_color_all_image=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#E09900&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; width__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; width__hover=&#8221;100%&#8221; title__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">\u00a0 Elaborate Your Knowledge by\u00a0 \u00a0 Reading This Article<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;what-is-colon-cancer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border: 4px solid transparent; border-left-color: #7bdcb5;\">\n<h2>What is Colon Cancer?<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The colon or large intestine is the last part of our digestive tract\u1e63 system. It&#8217;s 5 feet long and collects the waste that remains after everything useful is digested and absorbed by the stomach and small intestine. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Colon cancer is cancer that appears in the colon. It starts from the colon&#8217;s inner lining, also known as mucosa. It spreads gradually and reaches other layers after a certain period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In the later stages, colon cancer can also spread to other organs like the lungs and liver. Sometimes, it spreads to the lymph nodes too. The most common symptoms of colon cancer involve:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood in the stool<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change in bowel habit<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight loss<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular excretion cycle<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you are experiencing these symptoms and you are above 50 years or you are younger, but these symptoms are not going away even after two to three weeks, you need to consult a doctor. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A doctor will suggest some tests to help diagnose whether you have colon cancer. These tests can also help determine the cancer stage if you are diagnosed with cancer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;symptoms-of-appendicitis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Related<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\">Read \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What\" are=\"\" the=\"\" survival=\"\" rate=\"\" in=\"\" stomach=\"\" cancer=\"\" strong=\"\">&#8211; <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/colon-cancer\/#treatment-for-colon-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Treatment  Of Colon Cancer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75; text-decoration: underline;\">Treatment Of Colon <\/span><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/colon-cancer\/#treatment-for-colon-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Treatment  Of Colon Cancer\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75; text-decoration: underline;\">Cancer?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75; text-decoration: underline;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;why-are-tests-necessary&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;491.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border: 4px solid transparent; border-left-color: #7bdcb5;\">\n<h2>Why are Tests Necessary?<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The tests for colon cancer are necessary to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the diagnosis<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To grade the disease<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Stage the disease<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine the further plan of action and treatment plan<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So we need tests that can help with all the above four causes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Now, let&#8217;s look at the 5 most common tests doctors recommend to diagnose colon cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;explanation-of-robotic-surgery&#8221; 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text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;491.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;22px||||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border: 4px solid transparent; border-left-color: #7bdcb5;\">\n<h2>5 tests to Diagnose the colon cancer<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>1. Colonoscopy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Under this test, we use a long flexible tube with the camera at its tip. We insert this tube via the rectum to examine the whole intestine. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We thoroughly examine each and every part of the intestine where there is a possibility of polyp or fibroid. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an OPD-based test, i.e. it can be completed within a single day.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We give either local anaesthesia or general anaesthesia, depending on the patient&#8217;s condition. This test is not painful, but some patients might experience a little bit of temporary discomfort. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">But, Colonoscopy is one of the most preferred tests to diagnose colon cancer. The reason is it gives us a clear view of each and every part of the colon where there is a possibility of cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Moreover, it allows us to take the biopsy for further lab testing. Further testing of the sample at the pathological lab can help us determine whether the patient has cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sometimes pathological tests are not enough. In such cases, we perform an Immunohistochemistry test to identify whether the patient has cancer or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> There is another version of Colonoscopy called sigmoid Colonoscopy. In this test, we take a look at a particular section of the colon, known as the sigmoid colon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There are certain additional benefits to Colonoscopy too. E.g., if the cancer tumour is large and obstructs the movement of the stool in the intestine, we can widen that particular section with a colonoscopy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This can give a patient some temporary relief. We can also place a stent using a colonoscopy, which could be a temporary solution while we devise the complete treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;stage-wise-treatment-of-colon-cancer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;491.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;22px||||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><b>2. CT Scan -:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CT scan is one of the most common tests conducted for various health conditions. If the doctor suspects you have colon cancer, he\/she might recommend a CT scan of the abdomen or pelvis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At Oasis Clinic, we recommend a CT scan with contrast that helps determine the exact location of cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">A CT scan can help us determine the approximate stage of cancer. It can also indicate whether the cancer is confined to the colon or has spread to other organs or lymph nodes too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If it&#8217;s spread in the liver, the CT scan can confirm this too. So we advise the CT to think of the abdomen and chest together for complete screening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><b>3. MRI scan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Usually, MRI cancer plays a limited role in colon cancer. It&#8217;s more useful in the case of rectal cancer. 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Such detailed testing is not possible with the CT scan.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s important to note that a PET scan is not a necessary investigation. But if your doctor suspects that cancer has spread to some other organs, along with the colon, he\/she might recommend this test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sometimes, the PET scan is done before the surgery and after the surgery to ensure no cancer tumours are left in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;stage-wise-treatment-of-colon-cancer&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; min_height=&#8221;491.3px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;22px||||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>5. Tumour Marker:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The Tumour market is another way to diagnose cancer. A Tumour marker is a chemical that&#8217;s released from the tumour into the bloodstream of the patient. Measuring its levels in the blood can help diagnose colon cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The tumour marker levels can also help us determine the approximate aggressiveness of and the spread of the tumour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The specific tumour marker of colon cancer is called Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). It&#8217;s very important to measure the CEA level before performing any surgery for the treatment of colon Cancer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It gives us a baseline idea about the potential spread of the tumour. If its levels are too high, it can also give us an idea about the prognosis (survival chances).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Similarly, if the CEA levels decrease after the treatment, it can indicate the success of the treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Moreover, we perform tumour marker tests during the follow-ups of the patients whom we have treated. If the marker levels rise, it can be an early indication that the tumour has Returned. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This helps us treat the patient at an early stage, improving the chances of successful treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u00a0Apart from these 5 tests, there are other tests too that can help determine your fitness levels. One of these tests includes the CBC test. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In some cases, excessive bleeding might reduce the haemoglobin in colon cancer patients. In such patients, surgery and chemotherapy are not possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">So, tests like CBC can be very helpful in such conditions. Other tests like X-ray, 2d Echo test, ECG test and Liver &amp; Kidney function test can help us in surgical planning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;symptoms-of-appendicitis&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;2.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Related<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">Read \u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\"><span data-sheets-value=\"&quot;{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;What\" are=\"\" the=\"\" survival=\"\" rate=\"\" in=\"\" stomach=\"\" cancer=\"\" strong=\"\">&#8211; <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\">What Are The Survival Rate In Stomach <\/span><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\">Cancer?<\/span><\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dradityakulkarni.com\/blog\/survival-rate-in-stomach-cancer\/\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0c4c75;\"><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;benefits-of-robotic-surgery-over-laparascopic-surgery&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;2.1em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|||&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;27px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_line_height_tablet=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_line_height_phone=&#8221;1.5em&#8221; header_2_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_width_left=&#8221;0px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"border: 4px solid transparent; border-left-color: #7bdcb5;\">\n<h2>Wrapping up<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The severity and the treatment plans of colon cancer are determined based on these tests. So these tests play a pivotal role in colon cancer treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We hope you find the information in this blog very useful and helpful. In case if you need any further information regarding the tests for colon cancer or anything else related to colon cancer, feel free to reach out. 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