Mass screening of colorectal cancer.

colorectal cancer – screening in iran

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sensitivity and specificity of colorectal cancer mass screening methods: a systematic review of the literature

background: colorectal cancer is the second cause of the cancer related mortalities in the world. screening can effectively reduce the mortality and morbidity rate of this cancer. sensitivity and specificity of screening methods play an important role in their efficacy. the aim of this study is to review sensitivity and specificity of selected colorectal cancer screening methods systematically....

Colorectal-cancer screening.

During the past decade we have seen dramatic advances in colon cancer screening. Reduction in mortality in average risk screening for colorectal cancer has now been shown in multiple trials. Efforts to increase public awareness and compliance with evidence-based screening guidelines are underway. Recent guidelines have incorporated family history, as it has been identified as a common risk fact...

Colorectal cancer screening.

Colorectal cancer screening.

Colorectal cancer is a major public health burden worldwide. There is clear-cut evidence that screening will reduce colorectal cancer mortality and the only contentious issue is which screening tool to use. Most evidence points towards screening with fecal occult blood testing. The immunochemical fecal occult blood tests have a higher sensitivity than the guaiac-based tests. In addition, their ...