Treatment of Colon Cancer

Publication Date: October 1, 2017
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

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Evaluation and Risk Assessment

An assessment of disease-specific symptoms, past medical and family history, physical examination, and serum CEA level should typically be evaluated in patients with colon cancer. (1C)
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When possible, patients with presumed or proven colon cancer should undergo a full colonic evaluation with histologic assessment of the colonic lesion before treatment. (1C)
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Overview

Title

Treatment of Colon Cancer

Authoring Organization

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons