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Sigmoidoscopy and other tests for screening of colorectal cancer

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We have been carrying our mass detection for colorectal cancer with fecal occult blood test and sigmoidoscopy. The occult blood test is negative in 60% with colorectal cancer.

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  1. From the Coloproctology Center, Takano Hospital, Japan

    T. Fujiyoshi, K. Takagi, M. Fujiyoshi, M. Hashimoto, Y. Tsuji, N. Fujimoto, T. Maekawa, T. Yoshida, S. Soejima, K. Etoh, M. Fujimoto & M. Takano

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Fujiyoshi, T., Takagi, K., Fujiyoshi, M. et al. Sigmoidoscopy and other tests for screening of colorectal cancer. J Med Syst 17, 157–162 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00996940

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