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Diagnosis & tests

Over 38,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and just over 16,000 people die from the disease, each year in the UK. Yet when detected early, bowel cancer can be cured.

Diagnosis

Understanding bowel cancer – diagnosis and treatment

Tests

Colonoscopy for bowel cancer
Bowel cancer: Digital rectal examination
CT scan for bowel cancer and other imaging tests
What you need to know about proctoscopy

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