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Disparities in colorectal cancer in African-Americans vs Whites: before and after diagnosis.
World journal of gastroenterology - 14 Aug 2009
Dimou Anastasios, Syrigos Kostas N, Saif Muhammad Wasif
Abstract excerpt
There are differences between African-American and white patients with colorectal cancer, concerning their characteristics before and after diagnosis. Whites are more likely to adhere to screening guidelines. This is also the case among people with positive family history. Colorectal cancer is more frequent in Blacks. Studies have shown that that since 1985, colon cancer rates have dipped 20% to 25% for Whites,...
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