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Colon Cancer
Studies in the area of colon cancer reported from D. Regge and co-researchers
July 13th, 2009
According to a study from Turin, Italy, "Computed tomographic (CT) colonography has been recognized as an alternative for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in average-risk individuals, but less information is available on its performance in individuals at increased risk of CRC. To assess the accuracy of CT colonography in detecting advanced colorectal neoplasia in asymptomatic individuals at increased risk of CRC using unblinded colonoscopy as the reference standard." "This was a multicenter, cross-sectional study. Individuals at increased risk of CRC due to either family history of advanced neoplasia in first-degree relatives, personal history of colorectal adenomas,...
Source: Clinical Oncology Week (2009-07-13)
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