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A population-based cross-sectional study of colorectal cancer screening practices of first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients.
BMC cancer - 10 Jan 2013
Courtney Ryan J, Paul Christine L, Carey Mariko L, Sanson-Fisher Robert W, Macrae Finlay A, D'Este Catherine, Hill David, Barker Daniel, Simmons Jody
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BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to determine the proportions and predictors of first-degree relatives (FDRs) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients (i) ever receiving any CRC testing and (ii) receiving CRC screening in accordance with CRC screening guidelines. METHODS: Colorectal cancer patients and their FDRs were recruited through the population-based Victorian Cancer Registry, Victoria, Australia. Seven...
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