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1. My father has had a CEA blood test after surgery for a colon cancer. The doctor is very pleased as the level is below 1. He says that my father is now cured. Why are they testing his blood and does this really mean that he is cured?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

2. I had colon cancer diagnosed two and a half years ago and had an operation. I am always worried that the cancer will come back. I am due to have a colonoscopy soon, should it have been left this long and how often should I have this test?

last reviewed: 31.08.2005

3. Can you have screening for bowel cancer?

last reviewed: 17.05.2004

4. My uncle has been told he has an anal cancer. A friend has said these cancers are caused by a virus. Is this true?

last reviewed: 01.01.2005

5. Does Helicobacter pylori cause stomach cancer?

last reviewed: 10.08.2005

6. How great is the risk of getting lung cancer if you smoke cigarettes?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

7. Do the number of cigarettes you smoke affect the chance of getting lung cancer or is there a safe level?

last reviewed: 09.08.2005

8. I have heard that taking selenium supplements can reduce the risk of getting some types of cancer. Is this true?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

9. I am a smoker but I do try and have a healthy diet, so I take regular vitamin supplements. A friend has said this could be dangerous. Surely he is wrong?

last reviewed: 27.07.2005

10. I am 55 years old and feel very well. I recently read in the newspaper about a low dose CT scan which can scan the whole body and can pick up cancers at an early stage. Would it be a good idea for me to have one of these

last reviewed: 01.07.2004

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