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Prediction of Colorectal Cancer or Colonic Neoplasia Risk: From Symptoms to Scores

  • Prevention and Early Detection (R Benamouzig, Section Editor)
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Current Colorectal Cancer Reports

Abstract

A large part of colorectal cancer (CRC) could be prevented if our current knowledge of risk factors was used to identify high-risk patients and to provide them efficient and adapted screening. Algorithms allowing the estimation of the individual risk of currently having or developing a CRC has been developed. Though these scores have a real potential in triage ability, their clinical impact as triage tools or to design tailored preventive action remains poor.

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Benamouzig, R. Prediction of Colorectal Cancer or Colonic Neoplasia Risk: From Symptoms to Scores. Curr Colorectal Cancer Rep 11, 17–28 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11888-014-0254-1

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