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Colorectal cancer screening among individuals with and without a family history.
Journal of public health management and practice : JPHMP - 1 Mar 2002
Thrasher James F, Cummings K Michael, Michalek Arthur M, Mahoney Martin C, Moysich Kirsten B, Pillittere Donna M
Abstract excerpt
Data from a community-based screening campaign were analyzed to assess compliance with colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines among both average risk adults and those at increased risk because of having a first-degree relative (FDR) with CRC (FDR+). The prevalence of screening compliance was low in both groups. The authors also found that individuals with FDR+ returned a free fecal occult blood test at a...
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