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Strategy for colorectal cancer screening.

Lisa Saidel-Odes1, H Shmuel Odes

  • 1Department of Medicine B, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer Sheva, Israel. odes@bgumail.bgu.ac.il

The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|April 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Colorectal cancer screening in Israel aims to detect polyps and cancer early. This review examines standard and emerging screening methods, including fecal occult blood testing and colonoscopy, for managing colorectal cancer risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant cause of cancer mortality in Israel.
  • The adenoma-carcinoma sequence informs current CRC screening strategies.
  • Early detection of polyps and cancer is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the merits and uncertainties of various colorectal cancer screening strategies.
  • To assess the effectiveness of these strategies in selected populations.
  • To provide an overview of current and emerging CRC screening techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on colorectal cancer screening.
  • Discussion of digital rectal examination, fecal occult blood testing (FOBT), flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy, and computerized tomography colonography (CTC).
  • Analysis of screening strategy effectiveness in relation to CRC risk.

Main Results:

  • Standard screening techniques like FOBT, sigmoidoscopy, and colonoscopy are established methods.
  • Computerized tomography colonography is an emerging screening option.
  • The review highlights both the benefits and limitations of each screening approach.

Conclusions:

  • Effective colorectal cancer screening is vital for reducing cancer deaths in Israel.
  • A comprehensive understanding of screening methods aids in risk management for specific populations.
  • Continued evaluation of screening strategies is necessary to optimize CRC prevention.

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