Objectives To review, summarise, and compare the evidence for effectiveness of screening
sigmoidoscopy and screening colonoscopy in the prevention of colorectal cancer …

Efforts to reduce global cancer disparities begin with an understanding of geographic
patterns in cancer incidence, mortality, and prevalence. Using the GLOBOCAN (2002) and …

Background & Aims Endoscopic screening reduces incidence and mortality of colorectal
cancer (CRC) because precursor lesions, such as conventional adenomas or serrated …

Background A single flexible sigmoidoscopy at around the age of 60 years has been
proposed as an effective strategy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Methods We …

We have updated guidelines for screening for colorectal cancer. The original guidelines
were prepared by a panel convened by the US Agency for Health Care Policy and Research …

Background & Aims Data from randomized controlled trials on the effects of screening
colonoscopies on colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality are not available …

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer in males and second
in females, and the fourth most common cause of cancer death worldwide. Currently, about …

Abstract Updates to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines regarding screening for
the early detection of prostate, colorectal, and endometrial cancers, based on the …

Abstract Each year the American Cancer Society publishes a summary of existing
recommendations for early cancer detection, including updates, and/or emerging issues that …

Context Screening for colorectal cancer clearly reduces colorectal cancer mortality, yet many
eligible adults remain unscreened. Several screening tests are available, and various …