Colon Cancer

Scientists at University of Arizona Target Colon Cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, August 30th, 2011

2011 AUG 30 -- In this recent report published in the journal Cancer Causes & Control, researchers in Tucson, Arizona conducted a study "To assess self-reported compliance to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening guidelines among primary care physicians (PCPs) and to assess physician and practice characteristics associated with reported compliance. Survey data from 984 PCPs in Arizona were used."

"Self-reported CRC screening practices, recommendations, and compliance with guidelines were assessed. Physician and practice characteristics associated with guideline compliance were also evaluated. While 77.5% of physicians reported using national screening...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2011-08-30)

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