A population-based cross-sectional study of colorectal cancer screening practices of first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients

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A population-based cross-sectional study of colorectal cancer screening practices of first-degree relatives of colorectal cancer patients

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Abstract Background The aim of this study was to determine the proportions and predictors of first-degree relatives (FDRs) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients (i) ever receiving any CRC testing and (ii) receiving CRC screening in accordance with CRC screening guidelines. Methods Colorectal cancer patients and their FDRs were recruited through the population-based Victorian Cancer Registry, Victoria, Australia. Seven hundred and seven FDRs completed telephone interviews. Of these, 405 FDRs wer...

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2013-01-01

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Courtney Ryan J / Paul Christine L / Carey Mariko L / Sanson-Fisher Robert W / Macrae Finlay A / D’Este Catherine / Hill David / Barker Daniel / Simmons Jody

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BMC Cancer

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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/13/13

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Colorectal cancer / Screening / Prevention / Early detection / Family history / Neoplasms / Tumors / Oncology / Including cancer and carcinogens

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