Title of article
Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average-Risk Populations
Author/Authors
Deborah Robbins and David Lieberman، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2006
Pages
8
From page
728
To page
735
Abstract
Screening average-risk populations for colorectal cancer can reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. Effectiveness depends on programmatic adherence and quality. This review discusses the evidence supporting the use of currently available screening tests. The discussion specifically focuses on programmatic issues and highlights the importance of quality assurance in each program.
Keywords
Colorectal Cancer , colonoscopy , Fecal Occult Blood Test , sigmoidoscopy , Computed tomographic colonography
Journal title
The American Journal of Medicine
Serial Year
2006
Journal title
The American Journal of Medicine
Record number
810825
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