Colorectal cancer: screening and surveillance for high-risk individuals

Expert Rev Anticancer Ther. 2003 Dec;3(6):851-62. doi: 10.1586/14737140.3.6.851.

Abstract

Colorectal cancer is very common and is closely related to patient age. After age, the second most common risk factor is family history of colon cancer. In fact, it is one of the most hereditable cancers. Colon cancer is preventable and screening has demonstrated efficacy in the reduction of both the incidence and the mortality from colorectal cancer. Several screening techniques are currently available, including endoscopy and nonendoscopic-based techniques. Screening strategies vary according to the individual risk of colon cancer. This paper will focus on the screening recommendations for patients with high-risk colon cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Colonoscopy / methods
  • Colonoscopy / trends
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / genetics
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Mass Screening* / methods
  • Mass Screening* / trends
  • Population Surveillance* / methods
  • Risk Factors