Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 2009 Feb;25(1):15-31.
doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2008.10.007.

Prevention and screening of gastrointestinal cancers

Affiliations
Review

Prevention and screening of gastrointestinal cancers

Suzanne M Mahon. Semin Oncol Nurs. 2009 Feb.

Abstract

Objectives: This article reviews the current recommendations and data supporting various screening and prevention strategies for colorectal cancer (CRC) in average and high-risk individuals.

Data sources: Published research reports, epidemiologic data, and published guidelines from professional organizations.

Conclusion: Properly applied screening tools can potentially decrease the morbidity and mortality associated with CRC.

Implications for nursing practice: Nurses need to be aware of current recommendations for the early detection of CRC so they can provide patients with an accurate assessment of risk for developing CRC and education about the appropriate CRC screening guidelines.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

Cited by

MeSH terms

LinkOut - more resources