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Cancer Screening
Recent findings in cancer screening described
July 21st, 2005
Cancer screening research advances have been reported from the United States and Canada. Study 1: 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...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-07-21)
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