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Review
. 2003 Apr;58(4):247-53.

[Primary and secondary prevention of colorectal cancer]

[Article in French]
M Polus  1 , P Piront, G Jerusalem, B Sautois, E Louis, B Detroz, S Laurent, J Belaiche, G Fillet
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  • PMID: 12868329
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Review

[Primary and secondary prevention of colorectal cancer]

[Article in French]
M Polus et al. Rev Med Liege. 2003 Apr.
Free article

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is really a public health problem. The authors review the literature about the environmental factors leading to colorectal cancer. Chemoprevention of colorectal cancer is also discussed, particularly by aspirin and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Development of specific cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors constitutes a promising research's field. Secondary prevention by coloscopy and polypectomy must lead to a lower rate of colorectal cancer disease and improvement of mortality.

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