Impact of family history of cancer on colorectal cancer screening: a propensity score-matched analysis from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Impact of family history of cancer on colorectal cancer screening: a propensity score-matched analysis from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS)

Abstract Background Early detection of colon cancer leads to better survival outcomes. This can be achieved through colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. People with a family history of cancer (FHC) have increased risk of developing CRC. Increasing screening in this group will reduce CRC mortality. Thi...

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Main Authors: Maxwell Akonde, Eric Mishio Bawa, Ottovon Bismark Dakurah, Rajat Das Gupta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-12-01
Series:Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Screening
Family history
Propensity score
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43046-023-00201-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43046-023-00201-3

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