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. 2014 Jun;41(2):331-53.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2014.02.008. Epub 2014 Mar 26.

Screening strategies for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults

D Kim Turgeon  1 , Mack T Ruffin 4th  2
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Screening strategies for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults

D Kim Turgeon et al. Prim Care. 2014 Jun.

Abstract

This article provides an update for the primary care community on the evidence and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening in the adult population without symptoms at average and increased risk, excluding patients with high-risk genetic syndromes. The current and possible new screening strategies are reviewed, along with clinical wisdom related to the implementation of each method.

Keywords: Colon cancer; Primary care; Rectal cancer; Screening; Surveillance.

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