Background. Validated microsimulation models have been shown to be useful tools in
providing support for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening decisions. Aiming to assist …

The aim of this thesis is to first describe the steps that are required to standardize the
structure of a microsimulation model (as MISCAN-Colon) and make it as the core of an …

Background. Microsimulation models are increasingly being used to inform colorectal
cancer (CRC) screening recommendations. MISCAN-Colon is an example of such a model …

Abstract Background The Basque Colorectal Cancer Screening Programme began in 2009
and the implementation has been complete since 2013. Faecal immunological testing was …

Abstract Background Aiming to support European countries in improving their breast,
cervical, and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes, the EU-TOPIA consortium has …

Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is an ideal disease for screening due to known and
detectable precursor lesions and slow progression from benign adenoma to invasive …

Objective The national population-based colorectal cancer screening programme in
Hungary was initiated in December 2018. We aimed to evaluate the current programme and …

Background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer and the second most deadly
in France. A Cochrane meta-analysis has confirmed the benefits of colorectal cancer …

Microsimulation models are often used to predict long-term outcomes and guide policy
decisions regarding cancer screening. The United Kingdom Flexible Sigmoidoscopy …

Introduction A microsimulation model provides important references for decision-making
regarding colorectal cancer (CRC) prevention strategies, yet such a well-validated model is …