Prevalence of self-reported abdominal symptoms among 50–74-years-old men and women eligible for colorectal cancer screening –a cross-sectional study

Prevalence of self-reported abdominal symptoms among 50–74-years-old men and women eligible for colorectal cancer screening –a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Screening is defined as the identification of unrecognized disease in an apparently healthy population. Symptomatic individuals are recommended to contact a physician instead of participating in screening. However, in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening this approach may be problem...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mette Bach Larsen, Heidi Heinsen Bachmann, Bo Søborg, Tinne Laurberg, Katrine J. Emmertsen, Søren Laurberg, Berit Andersen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Abdominal symptoms
Prevalence
Low anterior resection syndrome score (LARS)
Patient assessment of constipation-symptoms (PAC-SYM)
Mass screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08657-z

Internet

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08657-z

Similar Items