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Normally, colon cancer is diagnosed through visualization of the colon, as with colonoscopy or sigmoidoscopy, during which samples are taken. The samples are sent to the pathology lab, which diagnoses cancer. If you are concerned that you might have colon cancer, contact your health care provider. There are US programs to pay for the cost of the exam. Your local Cancer Society, Department of Health, family planning agency, or community health center can tell you how to access these programs.

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