Colorectal Cancer Screening.

This article focuses on programmatic and opportunistic colorectal cancer screening. The pathogenesis and risk factors for colon cancer are discussed. Specific screening tests, screening in high-risk groups, and surveillance recommendations are reviewed. Important considerations for office practice, including improving screening implementation and cost issues, are addressed.
PMID: 30704654 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Primary Care - February 3, 2019 Category: Primary Care Authors: Geneve N, Kairys D, Bean B, Provost T, Mathew R, Taheri N Tags: Prim Care Source Type: research