RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Cunningham, Muriel
T1 CRC Screening Remains the Most Effective Prevention Tool
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 22
SP 4
OP 5
DO 10.1177/155989771422001
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/22/4.abstract
AB Global cancer prevention experts, gastrointestinal cancer physicians, and researchers attended the International Society of Cancer Prevention consensus conference to discuss the current science of colorectal cancer (CRC) carcinogenesis, screening, and preventive intervention; to develop a consensus statement encompassing current recommendations for CRC screening, genetic assessment, and cancer prevention interventions; and to further delineate knowledge gaps that need to be addressed in future CRC prevention research. This article presents the highlights from the CRC prevention consensus meeting.