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Hello Doctor! I went for an ultrasound and it was found that I suspected colon tumor, sigmoid colon found that there were a few tumors scattered in the liver. The sonographer, asked me to go to the hospital to do the necessary tests because he suspected that I had metastatic colon cancer to the liver. Please ask the doctor in case, suspected colon tumor, sigmoid colon detected a few tumors should do? Thank you.
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Hello! When you are diagnosed by a doctor with a colon tumor, sigmoid colon, and found that the liver has several tumors, the next step you should do right away is: Endoscopy of the stomach and colon, biopsy of the tumor to have a definite diagnosis. . Computed tomography (CT) scan to assess tumor spread.
You should perform this examination at reputable medical facilities with good examination quality such as hospitals under Vinmec Health System. Through the examination, the doctor will advise you about your health condition as well as the appropriate treatment. Wish you always healthy.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Nguyen Hung Cuong - Gastroenterologist - General Surgery Department - Vinmec Times City International Hospital