| Literature DB >> 28111691 |
Pak Wo Webber Chan1, Jing Hieng Ngu1,2, Zhongxian Poh3, Roy Soetikno1,2.
Abstract
Colorectal cancer, which is the leading cancer in Singapore, can be prevented by increased use of screening and polypectomy. A range of screening strategies such as stool-based tests, flexible sigmoidoscopy, colonoscopy and computed tomography colonography are available, each with different strengths and limitations. Primary care physicians should discuss appropriate screening modalities with their patients, tailored to their individual needs. Physicians, patients and the government should work in partnership to improve uptake of colorectal cancer screening to reduce the morbidity and mortality from colorectal cancer. Copyright: © Singapore Medical Association.Entities:
Keywords: colorectal cancer; polypectomy; screening
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28111691 PMCID: PMC5331124 DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2017004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Singapore Med J ISSN: 0037-5675 Impact factor: 1.858