Detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer

The option of early detection and diagnosis for the control of colorectal cancer, is discussed. Secondary prevention—the early detection, identification, and removal of premalignant lesions prior to the devastating and often fatal consequences of the disease—is recommended as an approach to symptoma...

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Published in:Cancer 1983-06, Vol.51 (S12), p.2519-2524
Main Author: Winawer, S. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenoma - pathology
Adenoma - surgery
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Colonic Neoplasms - diagnosis
Colonic Neoplasms - genetics
Colonic Neoplasms - prevention & control
Disease Susceptibility
Feces
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Humans
Male
Mass Screening
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
Occult Blood
Other diseases. Semiology
Precancerous Conditions - pathology
Precancerous Conditions - surgery
Rectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Rectal Neoplasms - genetics
Rectal Neoplasms - prevention & control
Sigmoidoscopy
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Time Factors
United States
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Summary:The option of early detection and diagnosis for the control of colorectal cancer, is discussed. Secondary prevention—the early detection, identification, and removal of premalignant lesions prior to the devastating and often fatal consequences of the disease—is recommended as an approach to symptomatic or asymptomatic patients. This study outlines the risk factors for susceptibility to colorectal cancer and reviews the potential benefits of screening asymptomatic patients by proctosigmoidoscopy and fecal occult blood testing. It is recommended that patients at risk be encouraged to enter the health care system.
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/1097-0142(19830615)51:12+<2519::AID-CNCR2820511323>3.0.CO;2-B