Colorectal cancer is a major public health challenge worldwide. In Europe it is the first
malignancy in terms of incidence and the second in terms of mortality in both genders …

Screening has a central role in colorectal cancer (CRC) control. Different screening tests are
effective in reducing CRC-specific mortality. Influence on cancer incidence depends on test …

Background A single flexible sigmoidoscopy at around the age of 60 years has been
proposed as an effective strategy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Methods We …

Objective Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programmes based on the guaiac faecal
occult blood test (gFOBT) reduce CRC-specific mortality. Several studies have shown higher …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most frequent malignant disease in Europe. Every
year, 412 000 people are diagnosed with this condition, and 207 000 patients die of it. In …

Breast cancer, a major cause of female morbidity and mortality, is a global health problem;
2008 data show an incidence of~ 450,000 new cases and 140,000 deaths (mean incidence …

Objective Although a split regimen of bowel preparation has been associated with higher
levels of bowel cleansing, it is still uncertain whether it has a favourable effect on the …

The study aims to review available evidence concerning effective interventions to increase
colorectal cancer (CRC) screening acceptance. We performed a literature search of …

Objective Colorectal cancer screening by means of faecal immunochemical tests (FITs)
requires successive screening rounds for an optimal preventive effect. However, data on the …

Background & Aims Most colorectal cancers (CRC) arise from colorectal adenomas, yet
there is not enough information on global prevalence to inform health care policy. We …