Prediction of Colorectal Cancer or Colonic Neoplasia Risk: From Symptoms to Scores

Abstract A large part of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be prevented if our current knowledge of risk factors was used to identify high-risk patients and to provide them efficient and adapted screening. Algorithms allowing the estimation of the individual risk of currently having or developing a CRC has been developed. Though these scores have a real potential in triage ability, their clinical impact as triage tools or to design tailored preventive action remains poor.
Source: Current Colorectal Cancer Reports - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research