Overview
Covers both theoretical (basic) and practical aspects of colorectal cancer screening
Provides step-by-step guidelines for colorectal cancer screening
Includes contributions by experts involved in the frontline of population colorectal cancer screening program
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Table of contents (11 chapters)
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Front Matter
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About this book
This book covers various essential aspects of colorectal cancer screening, including the epidemiology of colorectal cancer, the various screening and diagnostic tests or exams, quality issues in colorectal cancer screening, necessary infrastructures, the evaluation of effectiveness, and economic appraisals of screening programs. Focusing on organized screening, in which various quality indicators can easily monitored and effectiveness is more likely to be evaluated, it discusses the basics of screening theory and the natural history of colorectal neoplasms, to help readers understand the rationale behind cancer screening. Lastly, it features international consensus and guidelines on colorectal cancer screening to highlight the current trends in the field. This comprehensive book on recent technological developments and conceptual advances in colorectal cancer screening is a valuable resource for public health workers and clinicians alike.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Colorectal Cancer Screening
Book Subtitle: Theory and Practical Application
Editors: Han-Mo Chiu, Hsiu-Hsi Chen
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-7482-5
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-15-7481-8Published: 21 November 2020
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-15-7484-9Published: 22 November 2021
eBook ISBN: 978-981-15-7482-5Published: 20 November 2020
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 145
Topics: Gastroenterology, Public Health