肠癌筛查(Colon Cancer Screening) Colon cancer (cancer of the large bowel) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, exceeded only by lung cancer. Colon cancer can be treated and often cured if it is found early. Because death from colon cancer is preventable, doctor...
METHODS FOR SCREENING 筛查方法 • Fecal occult blood test 大便潜血检查 Colon cancer can cause a small amount of occult (not visible) bleeding. Testing for this occult blood involves placing a small sample of feces on a card and then adding a chemi...
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Colon Cancer Screening Colon cancer(cancer of the large bowel) is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, exceeded only by lung cancer. Colon cancer can be treated and often cured if it is found early. Because death from colon cancer is preventable, doctors want to ...
screeningColorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. Screening is effective in reducing mortality but uptake for screening has been low due to lack of awareness and other barriers. This study determined the awareness and knowledge among the public and physicians, of CRC ...
Objectives: Sigmoidoscopy screening and fecal occult blood (FOB) tests have been demonstrated as effective ways to reduce mortality from colorectal cancer. However, most studies of colorectal cancer screening and cancer mortality have not taken into consideration lifestyle factors that could account for...
"The gold standard for colon cancer screening is colonoscopy because it can detect colon cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages and it can find and remove precancerous polyps before they have a chance to turn into cancer," said CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook. But...
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Colon cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. A simple 5 minute screening test can help you detect and prevent colon cancer before any symptoms occur.All men and women should begin regular screening at age 45 to stay healthy. ...
The Colon Cancer Prevention Alliance was formed to promote the prevention of colon cancer through education and screening in the Los Angeles area. We provide many screening options: Colonoscopy, Fecal Occult Blood Test, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, and Barium