Colon Cancer Epidemiology
Studies from University of California, Moores Cancer Center describe new findings in colon cancer epidemiology
Published in Cancer Weekly, October 23rd, 2007
Researchers detail in 'Accuracy of colorectal polyp self-reports: findings from the colon cancer family registry,' new data in colon cancer. "'INTRODUCTION: Colorectal adenomas and other types of polyps are commonly used as end points or risk factors in epidemiologic studies. However, it is not known how accurately patients are able to self-report the presence or absence of adenomas following colonoscopy," scientists writing in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention report.
"Participants in the Colon Cancer Family Registry provided self-reports of recent colorectal cancer (CRC) screening activity, and whether or not they had ever been told they...
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