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Cancer Screening
Older women current on cancer tests still have low colorectal screening rate
June 9th, 2005
U.S. women over age 50 who keep current on their breast and cervical cancer tests have a higher rate of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening than women who aren't compliant, but the overall CRC screening rate is low even in this population. "Gender-based psychosocial factors appear to influence colorectal cancer screening adherence. Given its near-universal acceptance by the public, screening mammography represents a potential 'teachable moment' for educating patients about the risk of CRC," suggested R.C. Carlos and colleagues, VA Ann Arbor Health Care Systems. "Accordingly," they said, "to better understand screening behaviors among women, data from...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-09)
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