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Screening for colorectal cancer.

Patrick Lau1, Joseph Sung

  • 1Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Chinese Journal of Digestive Diseases
|December 23, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Preventive medicine utilizes disease screening for early detection and improved survival. Colorectal cancer screening methods like fecal occult blood tests and colonoscopies are evaluated for effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Preventive Medicine
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Disease screening is crucial for early detection and treatment, enhancing patient survival rates.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) established screening criteria in 1968.
  • Colorectal cancer is a significant public health concern, particularly with rising incidence in Asia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate established colorectal cancer screening methods.
  • To assess the efficacy of fecal occult blood tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy.
  • To inform the development of screening programs for populations with increasing colorectal cancer rates.

Main Methods:

  • Review and evaluation of three primary colorectal cancer screening techniques.
  • Analysis of fecal occult blood test (FOBT) performance.
  • Assessment of flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy as screening modalities.

Main Results:

  • Fecal occult blood test, flexible sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy are key methods for colorectal cancer screening.
  • Emerging screening technologies show promising preliminary results.
  • Lifestyle changes contribute to the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in Asian populations.

Conclusions:

  • Effective and acceptable screening programs are vital for colorectal cancer prevention, especially in Asia.
  • Continued research into newer screening techniques is warranted.
  • Early detection through screening significantly impacts colorectal cancer survival outcomes.

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