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1. What is the CEA test ?

last reviewed: 13.10.2006

2. I had colon cancer diagnosed two and a half years ago and had an operation. I am always worried that the cancer will come back. I am due to have a colonoscopy soon, should it have been left this long and how often should I have this test?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

3. I am 55 years old and feel very well. I recently read in the newspaper about a low dose CT scan which can scan the whole body and can pick up cancers at an early stage. Would it be a good idea for me to have one of these

last reviewed: 01.07.2004

4. What is a bronchoscopy?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

5. What is the free PSA test?

last reviewed: 06.06.2007

6. What is the normal level for CEA?

last reviewed: 12.10.2006

7. I'm to have a bone marrow test. Can you tell me more about this?

last reviewed: 13.11.2007

8. My daughter is going for a PET scan. Can you tell me about this?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

9. My mother is in her 60s. For a month or two now she has been losing weight although she isn't dieting. I am worried this might mean she has a cancer. What should she do? What will happen?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

10. I have been told I will need an IVU as part of the tests for my cancer. What is this?

last reviewed: 10.08.2005

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