Colorectal cancer screening in the older adult: A case-based approach

Brijen J. Shah; Sita Chokhavatia

doi:10.1007/978-1-4419-1623-5_58

Colorectal cancer screening in the older adult: A case-based approach

Brijen J. Shah
, Sita Chokhavatia

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This chapter uses a case-based approach to discuss special considerations for colon cancer screening in the geriatric population. Based on current guidelines and prevalence of colon cancer, a framework is provided on decisions to screen, risks and benefits of screening, as well as complications from screening in the older adult. A brief discussion follows on emerging technologies with regards to colon cancer screening.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Geriatric Gastroenterology
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	549-557
Number of pages	9
ISBN (Electronic)	9781441916235
ISBN (Print)	9781441916228
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1623-5_58
State	Published - 1 Jan 2012

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