February 13, 2008 Mike Mitka JAMA.2008;299(6):622. doi:10.1001/jama.299.6.622 FullText While recommendations call for adults aged 50 years or older to receive colorectal cancer screening, far too many still do not undergo the potentially life-saving procedure. ...
Mitka M. Colorectal cancer screening rates still fall far short of recommended levels. JAMA 2008;299:622.Mitka M (2008) Colorectal cancer screening rates still fall far short of recommended levels. JAMA 299(6):622Mitka, M. (2008). Colorectal cancer screening rates still fall far short of ...
Why is screening for colorectal cancer important? According to theAmerican Cancer Society®(ACS), colorectal cancer is a cancer that begins in the colon or rectum. Generally, colorectal cancers begin as growths (called polyps) that can develop into cancer over time. ...
Colorectal cancer, cancer affecting the colon or rectum, is a leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States, many of which could be prevented by routine screenings. Having an understanding of your risk level and a relationship with your primary care provider can help to make sure...
What makes colorectal cancer a nightmare are its silent attack and ability to remain asymptomatic for as long as 10 years. When there is onset of symptoms, the intestinal polyps would often have mutated into invasive cancer. Therefore, people aged 50 or
Septin9 DNA Unknown Effect on mortality unknown First FDA approved serum test for CRC screening. Less sensitive and less specific than colonoscopy. May be more convenient than other screening tests. CRC: colorectal cancer; RCT: randomized controlled trial; gFOBT: guaiac-based fecal occult blood tes...
Siegel RL, Miller KD, Fedewa SA, et al. Colorectal cancer statistics, 2017.CA Cancer J Clin. 2017;67(3):177-193. Welch HG, Robertson DJ. Colorectal cancer on the decline--why screening can’t explain it all.N Engl J Med. 2016;374(17):1605-1607. ...
Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Increased after Exposure to the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) 喜欢 0 阅读量: 18 作者: Green,B Beverly,Catz,Sheryl,Baldwin,L Mae,Tuzzio,Leah,Anderson,L Melissa 展开 摘要: Objective: The patient-centered medical home (PCMH 展开 关键词: Cancer ...
This simulation study models the benefits, burden, and harms associated with colorectal cancer screening strategies based on a range of screening ages,
The USPSTF does not recommend colorectal cancer screening for adults older than 85 years. [6] The USPSTF notes that colorectal screening is substantially underused. As part of a strategy to increase screening rates, the guidelines provide a range of screening options rather than a ranking of tes...