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Colorectal Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

18. How do doctors determine if colorectal cancer has returned?

The main way doctors find out whether colorectal cancer has returned is to use imaging devices such as a CT scan, also known as a CAT scan; magnetic resonance imaging, also known as MRI; or ultrasound. These devices create pictures of areas inside the body and let doctors see if the cancer is coming back.