Colon Cancer
Researchers from University of California, Department of Medicine discuss findings in colon cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, October 19th, 2010
New research, 'Healthy colon, healthy life (colon sano, vida sana): colorectal cancer screening among Latinos in Santa Clara, California,' is the subject of a report. "Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates are low among Latinos. To identify factors associated with CRC screening, we conducted a telephone survey of Latino primary care patients aged 50-79 years," scientists writing in the Journal of Cancer Education report.
"Among 1,013 participants, 38% were up-to-date (UTD) with fecal occult blood test (FOBT); 66% were UTD with any CRC screening (FOBT, sigmoidoscopy, or colonoscopy). Individuals less than 65, females, those less acculturated, and patients of...
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