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Treatment
Table 11. Early-Stage Colon Cancer Follow Up (summary)
Basic Limited
Enhanced and
Maximal
Medical history,
Physical exam and
CEA
Every 6 months
minimum 3 yrs.
(CEA if available)
Every 6 months for
3–5 yrs.
Every 6 months for
3–5 yrs.
Imaging CXR and
Abdominal
Ultrasound twice
in the first 3 yrs.
CT chest, abdomen
and pelvis twice in
the first 3 yrs.
CT chest, abdomen
and pelvis annually
for 3 yrs. (High risk
q6–12 months)
Surveillance
Colonoscopy
Once in the first
1–2 yrs. aer
surgery
Once in the first
1–2 yrs. aer
surgery
Colonoscopy 1 year
aer surgery then
every 5 years or
earlier as clinically
indicated up to 75
years of age.
