Medical Condition

Colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the large intestine (colon) or the rectum. It typically begins as small, noncancerous clumps of cells called polyps that can become cancerous over time.

Common Symptoms

  • Change in bowel habits
  • Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue

Clinical Sources

Diagnostic Lab Tests

Tests commonly used to diagnose or monitor Colorectal Cancer:

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA)

CEA is a glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion. While primarily associated with colorecta...

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Serum CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen)

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion. It is normally...

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Stool for Occult Blood

The Stool Occult Blood test (often abbreviated as FOBT or FIT) is a screening tool used to...

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Carcinoembryonic Antigen

Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) is a glycoprotein involved in cell adhesion. It is normally...

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Nitrite

The Nitrite test is a biochemical marker used during a Complete Urine Examination to scree...

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Specific IgE - Potato

This test measures the concentration of allergen-specific Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodie...

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