Colon Cancer Screening in North Carolina.

N C Med J

assistant professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina

Published: August 2016

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death both in North Carolina and in the United States. The goal of CRC screening is early detection and prevention. This commentary reviews the evidence for screening, discusses current screening options, and explores which options are best suited for use in North Carolina.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.18043/ncm.77.3.183DOI Listing

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