Colorectal cancer in the young

SG Patel, DJ Ahnen - Current gastroenterology reports, 2018 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Colorectal cancer incidence has been rapidly rising in those
under the age of 50 over the last 20 years. This paper will review the epidemiology …

EGAPP supplementary evidence review: DNA testing strategies aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality from Lynch syndrome

GE Palomaki, MR McClain, S Melillo, HL Hampel… - Genetics in …, 2009 - nature.com
An original evidence review examined screening and diagnosis of hereditary nonpolyposis
colorectal cancer (HNPCC) and the subsequent outcomes in a population of newly …

Recommendations from the EGAPP Working Group: genetic testing strategies in newly diagnosed individuals with colorectal cancer aimed at reducing morbidity and …

AO Berg, K Armstrong, J Botkin… - Genetics in …, 2009 - ohsu.elsevierpure.com
Abstract Summary of Recommendations: The Evaluation of Genomic Applications in
Practice and Prevention (EGAPP) Working Group found sufficient evidence to recommend …

Predictors of colorectal cancer screening behaviors among average-risk older adults in the United States

HA Beydoun, MA Beydoun - Cancer Causes & Control, 2008 - Springer
Objective To critically evaluate recent studies that examined determinants of CRC screening
behaviors among average-risk older adults (≥ 50 years) in the United States. Methods A …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic review of perceived risks, psychological and behavioral impacts of genetic testing

JT Heshka, C Palleschi, H Howley, B Wilson… - Genetics in Medicine, 2008 - Elsevier
Genetic testing may enable early disease detection, targeted surveillance, and result in
effective prevention strategies. Knowledge of genetic risk may also enable behavioral …

Communicating genetic and genomic information: health literacy and numeracy considerations

DH Lea, KA Kaphingst, D Bowen, I Lipkus… - Public health …, 2011 - karger.com
Genomic research is transforming our understanding of the role of genes in health and
disease. These advances, and their application to common diseases that affect large …

The behavioral response to personalized genetic information: will genetic risk profiles motivate individuals and families to choose more healthful behaviors?

CM McBride, LM Koehly, SC Sanderson… - Annual review of …, 2010 - annualreviews.org
This report describes the use of information emerging from genetic discovery to motivate risk-
reducing health behaviors. Most research to date has evaluated the effects of information …

Health benefits and cost-effectiveness of primary genetic screening for Lynch syndrome in the general population

TA Dinh, BI Rosner, JC Atwood, CR Boland… - Cancer prevention …, 2011 - AACR
In current clinical practice, genetic testing to detect Lynch syndrome mutations ideally begins
with diagnostic testing of an individual affected with cancer before offering predictive testing …

Individual‐level factors in colorectal cancer screening: a review of the literature on the relation of individual‐level health behavior constructs and screening behavior

MT Kiviniemi, A Bennett, M Zaiter… - Psycho …, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Objective: Compliance with colorectal cancer screening recommendations requires
considerable conscious effort on the part of the individual patient, making an individual's …

Outcome measurement in clinical genetics services: a systematic review of validated measures

K Payne, S Nicholls, M McAllister, R MacLeod… - Value in Health, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: This systematic review aimed to inform researchers and policymakers about
what validated outcome measures are available to evaluate clinical genetics services (CGS) …