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Case #1 -
A 50 year old with positive stool guaiac

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What are the screening strategies for colorectal cancer?  Answer 
2.) What is the significance of this patient's family history?  Answer 
3.) What are the various hereditary syndromes related to colon cancer?  Answer 
4.) For whom would you provide genetic counseling or testing?  Answer 
5.) What is the most appropriate diagnostic evaluation for a symptom, a positive screening test, or a positive family history?  Answer 
6.) How would you evaluate this patient preoperatively?  Answer 
7.) What is the primary treatment for colon cancer?  Answer 
8.) What is the TNM staging of colon cancer?  Answer 
9.) Who should get adjuvant therapy?  Answer 
10.) After surgery, what should be the follow up plan for this patient?  Answer 
 
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