251 – Endoscopist-Related Factors Influencing Polyp Detection Rate in a National Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme

Factors Influencing Colorectal Cancer Screening Participation

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major health problem worldwide. Although population-based CRC screening is strongly recommended in average-risk population, compliance rates are still far from the desirable rates. High levels of screening uptake are necessary for the success of any screening program. Therefore, the investigation of factors influencing participation is crucial prior to design and la...

Korean Guidelines for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Polyp Detection

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in males and the fourth most common in females in Korea. Since the most of colorectal cancer occur through the prolonged transformation of adenomas into carcinomas, early detection and removal of colorectal adenomas are one of the most effective methods to prevent colorectal cancer. Considering the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer and ...

Colonoscopic factors associated with adenoma detection in a national colorectal cancer screening program.

BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Adenoma detection is a key objective of colonoscopy, particularly in the context of colorectal cancer screening. The aim of this observational study was to identify the technical colonoscopy factors associated with adenoma detection. PATIENTS AND METHODS The study analyzed data from the English Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. The indication for all colonoscopies wa...

Cognitive ability and personality as predictors of participation in a national colorectal cancer screening programme

Colorectal Cancer in Jordan: Survival Rate and Its Related Factors

Objectives. To estimate the survival rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) and determine its predictors among Jordanian patients who were diagnosed in the period of 2005-2010. Methods. This study was based on Jordan cancer registry. All CRC cases that were registered in cancer registry during 2005-2010 were analyzed using the survival analysis. The last date for follow-up was 1st Oct 2016. Results. A...