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Prevention of Cancer of the Colon —A Review of Faecal Occult Blood Screening

Prevention of Cancer of the Colon —A Review of Faecal Occult Blood Screening Family Practice Vol. 3, No. 4 © Oxford University Press 1986 Printed in Great Britain Prevention of Cancer of the Colon- A Review of Faecal Occult Blood Screening J F SANGSTER In the field of colorectal cancer one of the most include rectal examination, barium enema, important questions remaining unanswered is sigmoidoscopy, carcinoembryonic antigen blood whether anything can be done to alter the current assay, and faecal occult blood testing. static progress in the treatment for carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Primary Prevention It is important to identify high-risk individuals The most definitive work in the area of primary in order to manage them appropriately before prevention has been carried out by Burkitt.1 The they develop bowel cancer. It is also important to most popular theory to date would recommend investigate and treat syptomatic disease as early that 'Westernized peoples' change their dietary as possible; the biggest challenge and perhaps the habits by increasing the amount of dietary fibre most fruitful overall will be the management of using whole grain cereals and breads, along with the asymptomatic patient. If the disease can be increased fruit and vegetable intake and a con- detected in its asymptomatic phase, it may http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Family Practice Oxford University Press

Prevention of Cancer of the Colon —A Review of Faecal Occult Blood Screening

SANGSTER, J F
Family Practice , Volume 3 (4) – Jan 1, 1986
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Family Practice Vol. 3, No. 4 © Oxford University Press 1986 Printed in Great Britain Prevention of Cancer of the Colon- A Review of Faecal Occult Blood Screening J F SANGSTER In the field of colorectal cancer one of the most include rectal examination, barium enema, important questions remaining unanswered is sigmoidoscopy, carcinoembryonic antigen blood whether anything can be done to alter the current assay, and faecal occult blood testing. static progress in the treatment for carcinoma of the colon and rectum. Primary Prevention It is important to identify high-risk individuals The most definitive work in the area of primary in order to manage them appropriately before prevention has been carried out by Burkitt.1 The they develop bowel cancer. It is also important to most popular theory to date would recommend investigate and treat syptomatic disease as early that 'Westernized peoples' change their dietary as possible; the biggest challenge and perhaps the habits by increasing the amount of dietary fibre most fruitful overall will be the management of using whole grain cereals and breads, along with the asymptomatic patient. If the disease can be increased fruit and vegetable intake and a con- detected in its asymptomatic phase, it may

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Published: Jan 1, 1986

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