Survival in colorectal cancer patients diagnosed by screening colonoscopy

Friedrich, K; Grüter, L; Scholl, S.; Gotthardt, D; Stremmel, Wolfgang; Sieg, Andreas

doi:10.1055/s-0035-1559236

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“…1 Appropriate screening represents an important measure for promoting earlier diagnosis, reducing advanced-stage disease, and improving mortality. [2][3][4] The US Preventive Services Task Force recommends that colorectal screening begin at the age of 50 years for average-risk individuals. 5 Despite these guidelines, the rates of colonoscopy and fecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening have remained suboptimal in the United States, with reported overall rates ranging from 58.6% to 64.5%.…”

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Effect of an equal‐access military health system on racial disparities in colorectal cancer screening

Changoor

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Nguyen

et al. 2018

Cancer

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Within an equal-access, universal health care system, black patients had higher rates of CRC screening in comparison with prior reports and even in comparison with white patients within the population. These findings highlight the need to understand and develop meaningful approaches for promoting more equitable access to preventative care. Moreover, equal-access, universal health insurance for both the military and civilian populations can be presumed to improve access for underserved minorities.

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