Colorectal Cancer Screening — Approach, Evidence, and Future Directions
Lise Mørkved Helsingen, Mette Kalager
Abstract
Colorectal Cancer ScreeningScreening for colorectal cancer is widespread and successful but screening programs across the globe differ in their recommendations. In this article, Helsingen and Kalager review the evidence for different approaches to colorectal cancer screening and propose a framework for the evaluation of screening programs going forward.
Topics & Concepts
Colorectal cancerColorectal cancer screeningGlobeMedicineCancerCancer screeningOncologyInternal medicineColonoscopyOphthalmologyColorectal Cancer Screening and DetectionGenetic factors in colorectal cancerGastric Cancer Management and Outcomes