MAY 18, 2018

Abdominal CT Often Misses Colorectal Cancer

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John Chang, MD, PhD

A high percentage of colorectal cancers go undetected because their features are not readily apparent on radiographic tests, new research has found.

A close examination of CT scans showed subtle features of cancer in 41% of images—an especially alarming proportion considering that colorectal cancer is much easier to treat in its earlier stages.

“The prognosis of colorectal cancer is greatly influenced by stage at diagnosis. Early cancerous lesions can be subtle on