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We take a proactive approach to cancer screening — especially for high-risk patients — with the goal of catching the disease at an earlier, more treatable stage. An accurate diagnosis is the first step toward treating colorectal cancer.
Physicians at the University of Chicago Medicine use a variety of tools and techniques to confirm or rule out the presence of a colorectal malignancy:
After a colorectal cancer diagnosis is confirmed, it's important to determine the extent and size of the cancerous area. This process, known as staging, can help determine the best course of treatment. Some tools used for staging colorectal cancer include:
The experts in the UChicago Medicine comprehensive cancer risk clinic provide personalized risk assessment – including genetic testing and counseling — for patients and families who are at increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. We work with individuals who have been diagnosed with certain gastrointestinal conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease and polyps, as well as families who have any cancer predisposition syndromes. Learn more about our Gastrointestinal Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic.
Are you scheduled for a colonoscopy with a UChicago Medicine expert? Prior to your procedure, our team will give you instructions for how to prepare. For your convenience, you can also view these instructions online.
Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions