Challenges and possible solutions to colorectal cancer screening for the underserved.

Gupta, Samir; A Sussman, Daniel; A Doubeni, Chyke; S Anderson, Daniel; Day, Lukejohn; R Deshpande, Amar; Joseph Elmunzer, B; O Laiyemo, Adeyinka; Mendez, Jeanette; Somsouk, Ma; Allison, James; Bhuket, Taft; Geng, Zhuo; B Green, Beverly; H Itzkowitz, Steven; Elena Martinez, Maria

doi:10.1093/jnci/dju032

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Challenges and possible solutions to colorectal cancer screening for the underserved.

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Authors:

Samir Gupta

Daniel A Sussman

Chyke A Doubeni

Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. CRC incidence and mortality can be reduced through screening. However, in the United States, screening participation remains suboptimal, particularly among underserved populations such as the uninsured, recent immigrants, and ...

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