Colorectal cancer screening: Now is the time Journal Article


Authors: Winawer, S. J.; Zauber, A. G.
Article Title: Colorectal cancer screening: Now is the time
Abstract: Cancer Care Ontario should develop and introduce a program of colorectal cancer screening for average risk individuals. The program should be available to all individuals age 50 years or older.
Keywords: adult; aged; middle aged; cancer surgery; clinical trial; cancer risk; colorectal cancer; patient education; cancer screening; mass screening; colorectal neoplasms; health care cost; evaluation; colonoscopy; colorectal surgery; world health organization; cancer control; awareness; canada; sigmoidoscopy; occult blood; health education; ontario; occult blood test; humans; human; male; female; article
Journal Title: Canadian Medical Association Journal
Volume: 163
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0820-3946
Publisher: CMA: Canadian Medical Association  
Date Published: 2000-09-05
Start Page: 543
End Page: 544
Language: English
PUBMED: 11006765
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC80461
DOI/URL:
Notes: Export Date: 18 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Ann G Zauber
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  2. Sidney J Winawer
    274 Winawer