Evaluation of a follow-up programme after curative resection for colorectal cancer
1999

Follow-up Program for Colorectal Cancer

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Author Information

Author(s): Howell J D, Wotherspoon H, Leen E, Cooke T C, McArdle C S

Primary Institution: University Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Hypothesis

Frequent liver imaging can detect liver metastases from colorectal cancer at an asymptomatic stage.

Conclusion

The study suggests that regular liver imaging can help identify liver metastases early in colorectal cancer patients.

Supporting Evidence

  • Frequent liver imaging can detect liver metastases from colorectal cancer at an asymptomatic stage.

Takeaway

If doctors check your liver often after treating colon cancer, they might find problems before you even feel sick.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1038/sj.bjc.6990049

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