2021, Volume 14, Issue 4, pp 462 – 467

How and why do we screen for colorectal cancer?

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* Corresponding Author: Petruta Violeta Filip, MD, Emergency University Hospital of Bucharest, 169 Splaiul Independentei, 050098, District 5, Bucharest, Romania. Phone: +40735532168; E-mail: jantea_petruta@yahoo.com

Abstract

After almost 50 years of data analysis, screening for colorectal cancer has proven to be an effective tool in reducing colorectal cancer mortality. However, implementing the optimal strategy represents a challenge for many healthcare facilities around the world. There is much discussion regarding how screening should be done, the optimal tools that should be used, and the proper timing for screening procedures. Another essential step is to maintain the adherence of patients to screening programs. Also, the recommendation for lowering the age to initiate screening is in progress, as there is an increase in colorectal incidence in people born after 1970.

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PMC ID: 8485384
PubMed ID: 34621368
DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0192

Article Publishing Date (print): Jul-Aug 2021
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ISSN Printing: 1844-122X
ISSN Online: 1844-3117
Journal Title: Journal of Medicine and Life

Copyright License: Open Access

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