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Screening Sigmoidoscopy and Colorectal Cancer Mortality

1992923 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Robert G. Norfleet · Marshfield Clinic

Barry E. Storer · University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Tanya Surawicz · University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Pamela M. Marcus · University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

Abstract

These results suggest that screening sigmoidoscopy can substantially reduce mortality from cancers of the rectum and distal colon.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Diverticular Disease and Complications Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute

Volume 84, Issue 20, pp. 1572-1575

DOI: 10.1093/jnci/84.20.1572

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 11.16

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