Colorectal cancer screening: the effectiveness of education on its barriers and acceptability.

To assess the awareness and acceptability of colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in noncompliant Singaporeans and to determine if their barriers can be overcome by education. A questionnaire developed from thematic analysis of open-ended interviews with 72 subjects was administered to 580 residents in a local high-rise housing estate. Participants aware of CRC screening were assessed for barriers and acceptability of CRC screening.

Critical analysis of mucin and signet ring cell as prognostic factors in an Asian population of 2,764 sporadic colorectal cancers.

Introduction: Conflicting data on the clinicopathological characteristics as well as prognosis and survival of signet ring cell (SRC) and mucinous adenocarcinomas (MA) of the colorectum persist.

Methods: Consecutive patients (2,764) with sporadic colorectal cancer from 1999 to 2005 were evaluated. The clinicopathological characteristics of these patients were reviewed.