title: [Screening methods for colorectal cancer can be improved].
abstract: Screening programmes for colorectal cancer (CRC) are being implemented in various countries worldwide including Denmark. The majority of programmes rely on faecal occult blood testing with subsequent colonoscopy. This approach is challenged by limited compliance, which reduces the efficiency of the screening programme. Current research into improve-ments of screening of CRC includes biological markers identified in blood. Combining blood-based biological markers with clinical and demographical parameters have shown promising results, which may improve the present approach to screening.
authors.affiliation: Gastroenheden, Kirurgisk Sektion 360, Hvidovre Hospital, Kettegård Allé 30, 2650 Hvidovre. loui_rasmussen@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Louise
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Rasmussen
authors.forename: Lars Nannestad
authors.initials: LN
authors.lastname: Jørgensen
authors.forename: Mogens Rørbæk
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Madsen
authors.forename: Jesper
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vilandt
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Klærke
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.forename: Knud T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Khalid
authors.forename: Søren
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laurberg
authors.forename: Claus L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Andersen
authors.forename: Ib Jarle
authors.initials: IJ
authors.lastname: Christensen
authors.forename: Nils
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Brünner
authors.forename: Hans Jørgen
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000097:blood; D019963:Clinical Chemistry Tests / Q000379:methods; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000517:prevention & control; D005243:Feces / Q000737:chemistry; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006801:Humans; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D009780:Occult Blood; D010349:Patient Compliance
chemical_list: D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor