Title alternative:
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Screening for colorectal cancer: definitely implement
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Subject:
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IGMD 2: Molecular gastro-enterology and hepatology UMCN 1.2: Molecular diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring |
Journal title:
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Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
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Abstract:
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An individual's lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer is estimated at 5%. Currently, screening the asymptomatic population is the only way to effectively reduce mortality. Colorectal cancer screening meets prospectively defined scientific criteria for screening and is more cost-effective than existing screening programmes for cancers of the cervix and breast. Therefore, screening for colorectal cancer should be implemented.
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