title: Study aims to improve colorectal cancer screening participation.
abstract: Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths (behind lung cancer) in the United States, yet it is one of the most preventable cancers, since screenings can detect pre-cancerous polyps. The removal of polyps inhibits and often eliminates their progression to cancer.
authors.forename: William
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Atkinson
mesh_terms: D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D014481:United States