Screening strategies for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults

D. Kim Turgeon; Mack T. Ruffin

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.008

Screening strategies for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults

D. Kim Turgeon
, Mack T. Ruffin

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This article provides an update for the primary care community on the evidence and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening in the adult population without symptoms at average and increased risk, excluding patients with high-risk genetic syndromes. The current and possible new screening strategies are reviewed, along with clinical wisdom related to the implementation of each method.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	331-353
Number of pages	23
Journal	Primary Care - Clinics in Office Practice
Volume	41
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.008
State	Published - Jun 2014

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Screening strategies for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults

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