Study aims to improve colorectal cancer screening participation.
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.
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D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D014481:United States