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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Title
Treatment of Colon Cancer
Authoring Organization
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons