The impact of population-based faecal occult blood test screening on colorectal cancer mortality: a matched cohort study

Libby, Gillian; Brewster, David; L. McClements, Paula; A. CAREY, F.; J. Black, Roger; Birrell, J; G. Fraser, Callum; Steele, R.

doi:10.1038/bjc.2012.277

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The impact of population-based faecal occult blood test screening on colorectal cancer mortality: a matched cohort study

Published in British Journal of Cancer • Jun 26, 2012

Authors:

Gillian Libby

David Brewster

Paula L. McClements

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Randomised trials show reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality with faecal occult blood testing (FOBT). This outcome is now examined in a routine, population-based, screening programme. METHODS: Three biennial rounds of the UK CRC screening pilot were completed in Scotland (2000-2007) ...

Subject

Medicine

Colorectal cancer

Colonoscopy

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