Colon and Rectal Cancer Surveillance and Survivorship Clinic
Colon & Rectal Cancer Surveillance and Survivorship Clinic
Surveillance after colon or rectal cancer can be complex. Our oncologist-led clinic will arrange for all blood tests, CT scans and colonoscopies for you as recommended by Alberta Clinical Practice Guidelines.
Bloodwork
Arrange for CEA bloodtest to be done every 3-6 months for 5 years
Imaging
Arrange for a CT scan of your chest, abdomen and pelvis at 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months (if needed)
Colonoscopies
Arrange for a colonoscopy at 12 months, and every 3-5 years afterwards
We can also manage your long-term side effects of treatment, which may have included surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment.