title: Colorectal cancer screening in Arkansas: implications for cancer prevention in primary care.
abstract: Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Arkansas exceed national averages and can be reduced through systematic screening that either identifies precursor lesions that can be removed before cancer develops, or diagnoses cancer at an early stage when it is most responsive to treatment. Results of a survey assessing screening status of Arkansas residents and dimensions of health care supporting colorectal screening indicate that primary care providers can play an important role in efforts to decrease the burden of colorectal cancer by informing patients about risk factors and providing advice about the full range of screening options.
authors: Paul
authors: P
authors: Greene
authors: Glen
authors: G
authors: Mays
authors: Karen
authors: K
authors: Kim
authors: Barbara
authors: B
authors: Hager
authors: Geoff
authors: G
authors: Goldsmith
authors: Zoran
authors: Z
authors: Bursac
authors: Danny
authors: D
authors: Carter
authors: Kelly
authors: K
authors: Duke
authors: Paulette
authors: P
authors: Mehta
authors: Ronda Henry
authors: RH
authors: Tillman
mesh_terms: D001131:Arkansas; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods*