Expected reduction of colorectal cancer incidence within 8 years after introduction of the German screening colonoscopy programme

Source: European Journal of Cancer

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Date of publication: July 2009

Publication type: Abstract

In a nutshell: In late 2002, colonoscopy was introduced as a primary screening tool for colorectal cancer (CRC) in Germany. We aimed to estimate the expected reduction in case numbers and incidence of CRC between 2003 and 2010 by detection and removal of advanced adenomas.

Length of publication: 6 pages

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Willingness to undergo colorectal cancer screening in first-degree relatives of hospitalized patients with colorectal cancer

Source: Journal of Medical Screening, 16 (1) p.33-38

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Date of publication:  2009

Publication type:  Journal article

In a nutshell:  Research into the willingness to undergo colonoscopy examinations by patients. Two groups were studied, the first group had relatives who were hospitalized for reasons other than colorectol cancer, the second group had first degree relatives who had been hospitalised by colorectal cancer. The group with relatives with colorectal cancer were more willing to be screened.  

Length of publication: 5 pages

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A literature review of assumptions on test characteristics and adherence in economic evaluations of colonoscopy and CT-colonography screening

Source: European Journal of Cancer

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Year of publication: 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: The aim of this review is to summarise the available cost-effectiveness evidence for colonoscopy versus CT-(computed tomographic )colonography screening.

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