Prevention of colorectal cancer by once-only sigmoidoscopy.

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Title: Prevention of colorectal cancer by once-only sigmoidoscopy.
Authors: Atkin, W.S., Cuzick, J.
Source: Lancet. 3/20/1993, Vol. 341 Issue 8847, p736. 5p. 5 Charts.
Subjects: Colon cancer prevention
Abstract: States that there is no national screening program for colorectal cancer in the United Kingdom. Comparison of the situation in the UK with recommendations for screening in the United States; Recommendation of a randomized trial to evaluate screening by single flexible sigmoidoscopy to begin without delay in the UK; Estimated savings to the National Health Service; More.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:States that there is no national screening program for colorectal cancer in the United Kingdom. Comparison of the situation in the UK with recommendations for screening in the United States; Recommendation of a randomized trial to evaluate screening by single flexible sigmoidoscopy to begin without delay in the UK; Estimated savings to the National Health Service; More.
ISSN:01406736
DOI:10.1016/0140-6736(93)90499-7