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Assessment of family history of colorectal cancer in primary care: perceptions of first degree relatives of people with colorectal cancer.
Patient education and counseling - 1 Mar 2014
Cameron Emilie, Rose Shiho, Carey Mariko
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OBJECTIVE: First degree relatives (FDRs) of someone with colorectal cancer (CRC) are at increased risk of the disease. In this study we examine the factors associated with discussing family history of CRC with a health professional. METHODS: People with CRC, recruited through the population-based Victorian Cancer Registry in Australia, were asked to refer FDRs to the study. Eight hundred and nineteen FDRs...
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