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Family history assessment to detect increased risk for colorectal cancer: conceptual considerations and a preliminary economic analysis.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention : a publication of the American Association for Cancer Research, cosponsored by the American Society of Preventive Oncology - 1 Nov 2005

Ramsey Scott D, Burke Wylie, Pinsky Linda, Clarke Lauren, Newcomb Polly, Khoury Muin J

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BACKGROUND: Although the rationale for earlier screening of persons with a family history of colorectal cancer is plausible, there is no direct evidence that earlier assessment is either effective or cost-effective. OBJECTIVE: To estimate the clinical and economic effect of using family history assessment to identify persons for colorectal cancer screening before age 50. METHODS: We developed a decision model to...

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PMID: 16284369
DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.EPI-05-0418
PMCID: PMC2692569

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