Colon Cancer

Outline
Colon cancer is a malignant tumor that is generated on the inner wall of the colon. Heredity, adenomatous polyposis and ulcerative colitis are regarded as the risk factors of colon cancer. As adenomatous polyposis and early colon cancer do not show symptoms, medical checkup should be periodically undergone. The surgical operation is the best therapy.

Examinations
- Clinicopathological Examination: Fecal Occult Blood Test, and Cytoscopy
- Biopsy: Biopsy and Cytoscopy
- Image Analysis: X-Ray Examination, Endoscopy, X-Ray Examination, Ultrasonography, and CT Scan

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