Colon Cancer Diagnosis

If screening or symptoms point to colon cancer, learn what common tests your doctor may use to help make a diagnosis, including colonoscopy and a biopsy.
Early Signs of Colon Cancer
Symptoms That May Signal Early Colon Cancer
A person discusses their polyp biopsy results with a healthcare provider
Precancerous or Cancerous Biopsy for Polyps: What Happens Next?
Alternatives to colonoscopy
Alternatives to Colonoscopy for Colon Cancer Screening
Doctor discusses different colon cancer screening options with patient
What Is the Cologuard Test?
Doctor and Patient View Colon Cancer Screening Image.
How Colon Cancer Is Diagnosed
PET Scan machine
PET Scans for Staging Colorectal Cancer
A colonoscopy machine with an image on a screen
What to Expect From a Colon Biopsy
A rectal cancer cell
The Factors That Influence Rectal Cancer Survival
What Is a Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)?
Technician holding blood sample for checking CEA in a patient with cancer
What Is the Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Blood Test?
Man talking with doctor
Stool Test Options
Doctor sitting in office with patient talking and holding paper. Differences between colorectal and colon cancer
Differences Between Colorectal and Colon Cancer
empty toilet paper rolls
Colonoscopy Prep: Poop Color Chart and Tips
A doctor goes over a patient''s x-ray, screening for colon cancer.
What Is a Barium Enema?
Concerned young man
Young People and Colon Cancer Diagnosis
Doctor talking to patient in doctor's office
Anemia and Colon Cancer