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75% of the carcinoma of the colon can be found in the last 18 inches of the colon
50% can be reached with your finger
Painted blood on fecal matter look
Lumbar spine radiographs show signs of carcinoma
Paravertebral area
Distance between the back of the rectal air shadow and sacrum should be 20mm unless morbidly obese (30mm)
Screening
Colonoscopy
Begin treatment in polyp stage
Digital rectal exam
Blood on the fecal matter
Check films to see if there is enlargement
Weight loss is a common finding for colon cancer
Barium? - high rate of false negatives
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