[The active detection of tumors of the large intestine by using automated screening].

A system for automated screening for early detection of proctologic pathologies is described. Questionnaire-based data, formation of high risk groups using a computer and results of examination of 1660 office and professional workers of an industrial enterprise according to a given program are discussed. After filled questionnaires had been processed using a computer, 134 (8%) subjects were selected to group 1, 454 (27%) subjects-to group 2, 383 (23%) subjects-group 3 and 689 (42%) subjects-to group 4.

[The detection of cancer patients in polyclinics of the general medical network].

It has been shown that there is still room for improvement in cancer detection in the general medical service. A wide range of medical check-ups should be used to improve early diagnosis of cancer. Automated systems are recommended for mass screening and follow-up.