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What routine blood work will I have done?

If you’re getting chemotherapy, you’ll become accustomed to having regular lab work done before each chemo session. This is to make sure you’re healthy enough to receive your treatment that week. In this post, you’ll learn how to understand and interpret your basic lab results. Let’s get started! What tests

What tests might be useful for me?

These are some of the tests, scans and procedures commonly done in the United States. It’s important to note that this structure might not be followed in other countries. If you are a stage I patient: At diagnosis Colonoscopy Ct scan of chest, abdomen, pelvis MRI of pelvis CEA testing

What is a CT scan?

Computed tomography (CT) scans are one of the primary tools doctors use while diagnosing, treating, and following up with colorectal cancer patients.  A CT scan uses a thin beam of radiation to create images of the inside of your body from various angles. The technician will take many different images,

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