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CRC
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The
the latest news and information on colorectal cancer
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VA
Study Indicates That In-office Procedure Ineffective
for Colorectal Cancer Screening |
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A January 18, 2005 study in Annals of Internal Medicine
examined the effectiveness of in-office FOBT or digital
rectal exam (DRE) in detecting polyps and cancers.
This study was performed by 13 VA Hospitals on nearly
2600 patients.
The conclusions were that testing utilizing stool
obtained after a DRE in the doctor's office is ineffective
for the detection of colorectal cancer or large polyps.
Physicians should be recommending the take-home stool
test which requires the patient to take 2 samples
on 3 consecutive stools (6 samples).
One of the supporting reasons was the intermittent
bleeding of colorectal cancers and polyps.
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More
Than 41 Million Americans Need Colorectal Cancer
Screening |
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A December 2004 study published in the American
Gastroenterological Association (AGA) journal
Gastroenterology, indicates that 41 million
people have not received adequate CRC screening.
This study performed in conjunction with the
Center of Disease Control (CDC) was the first
time this number was determined.
The study also considers the various recommended
CRC screening mechanisms and their impact reducing
this number. Based upon the capacity to perform
colonoscopies, it would take 10 years to address
these 41 million patients. With the use of fecal
occult blood test (FOBT), this backlog could
be addressed within one year.
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U.S.
President George W. Bush Signs National Colorectal
Cancer Proclamation |
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On February 28, 2003, President Bush proclaimed
March 2003 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Month. The administration has a goal, known
as "Healthy People 2010," administered
by the Department of Health and Human Services,
to reduce colorectal cancer deaths by 34% by
the year 2010.
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March
is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month |
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As a leading sponsor of this important campaign,
Beckman Coulter Primary Care Diagnostics is
helping to educate both physicians and patients
on the importance of early screening and detection
through annual usage of Hemoccult®
brand products.
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Click here for National Colorectal
Cancer Awareness Month
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U.S.
Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) - Colorectal
Cancer UPDATE |
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