Screening for colorectal cancer.

Abstract excerpt

Colorectal cancer (CRC) causes 20 000 deaths per annum in the UK alone. Screening has been shown to reduce mortality but debate exists as to which approach to use. Direct visualization of the colorectum has the advantage that it detects lesions most effectively and is required at less frequent intervals, but the procedure is invasive and at present too costly for screening purposes. Faecal occult blood...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Mass Screening
• Share to Patient Compliance
• Share to Pilot Projects