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1 online resource (125 pages) |
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Preface -- Contents -- 1: Awareness of Colorectal Cancer: Recognition of Symptoms and Risk Factors by Socio-demographic Characteristics -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Materials and Methods -- 1.2.1 Analysis -- 1.3 Results -- 1.3.1 Knowledge About the Most Common Types of Cancer -- 1.3.2 Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Symptoms -- 1.3.3 Anticipated Delay in Help-Seeking -- 1.3.4 Risk Factors -- 1.4 Discussion -- 1.4.1 Strengths and Limitations -- 1.4.2 Comparison with Previous Studies -- References |
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2: Bowel Symptoms in Relation to Colorectal Cancer2.1 Number of Symptoms -- 2.2 Rectal Bleeding -- 2.2.1 Type of Bleeding -- 2.3 Change in Bowel Habit -- 2.4 Rectal Mucus -- 2.5 Constipation, Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Abdominal or Anal Lump, Anal Pain, Incomplete Evacuation, Urgency -- 2.6 General Symptoms: Weight Loss, Fatigue and Anaemia -- 2.6.1 Weight Loss -- 2.6.2 Fatigue and Anaemia -- 2.7 Characteristics of Symptoms: Frequency and Time Present -- 2.8 Summary of Findings: Summary of Findings on Single Symptoms |
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2.9 Other Risk Predictors2.10 Combination of Symptoms and Risk Factors -- 2.11 Implications for Clinical Practice -- 2.12 Medicolegal and Other Influences on the Provision of Colonoscopy -- Appendix -- Systematic Review: Summary of Methodology -- Primary Clinical Study (the CRISP Study): Summary of Methodology -- References -- 3: Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) for Haemoglobin for Timely Assessment of Patients with Symptoms of Colorectal Disease -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.1.1 The Importance of Timely Detection of Colorectal Disease |
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3.1.2 Current Problems in the Diagnosis of Colorectal Disease3.2 Faecal Immunochemical Tests (FIT) for Haemoglobin -- 3.3 Qualitative FIT -- 3.3.1 Analytical Methodology -- 3.3.2 Use of Qualitative FIT at Home -- 3.3.3 Use of Qualitative FIT in Primary Care -- 3.3.4 Use of Qualitative FIT in Secondary Care -- 3.4 Quantitative FIT -- 3.4.1 Analytical Methodology -- 3.4.2 Data on Faecal Haemoglobin Concentrations Using Quantitative FIT -- 3.4.3 Studies on Quantitative FIT in Patients with Lower Abdominal Symptoms |
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3.4.3.1 The Study of McDonald et al.3.4.3.2 The Study of Godber et al. -- 3.4.3.3 The Study of Mowat et al. -- 3.4.3.4 The Study of Cubiella et al. -- 3.4.3.5 The Study of Auge et al. -- 3.4.3.6 The Study of RodrÃƯguez-Alonso et al. -- 3.4.3.7 The Study of Widlak et al. -- 3.4.4 Conclusions from Studies on Quantitative FIT -- 3.5 Comparison of Faecal Haemoglobin, Faecal Calprotectin and M2-PK -- 3.5.1 Faecal Calprotectin -- 3.5.2 Comparison of Faecal Haemoglobin with Faecal Calprotectin |
| Summary |
This book summarizes current knowledge and outlines directions for the future on how to improve the art of diagnosing colorectal cancer with emphasis on timeliness, one of the most vital issues in cancer management. Using a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, it provides an overview of decisive factors in timely diagnosis of colorectal cancer from symptom scores and symptom awareness to technical aspects. The book starts by discussing early diagnosis from the perspective of patients, including the importance of awareness in the general population as well as psychological aspects. It then goes on to discuss issues of importance to clinicians, such as fast tracking, laboratory testing, improving technical skills and optimizing endoscopy services. In addition, more practical issues such as cost-effectiveness and auditing are also extensively discussed. By focusing on one specific but common form of cancer the content translates well across the scope of other cancer types and can be used by professionals working on different cancer types. This book provides clinicians, clinical researchers and policymakers with a comprehensive overview of the field of timeliness in diagnosing colorectal cancer. By addressing the challenges posed in the management of symptomatic patients it informs and educates the experts and could help improve diagnosis |
| Notes |
""3.5.3 M2-PK and Use with Faecal Haemoglobin"" |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Colon (Anatomy) -- Cancer.
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Rectum -- Cancer.
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Colorectal Neoplasms -- diagnosis
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Early Diagnosis
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Holism.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Reference.
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MEDICAL -- Alternative Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Atlases.
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MEDICAL -- Essays.
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MEDICAL -- Family & General Practice.
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MEDICAL -- Holistic Medicine.
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MEDICAL -- Osteopathy.
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Colon (Anatomy) -- Cancer
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Rectum -- Cancer
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Olsson, Louise (Of Karolinska institutet)
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| ISBN |
9783319652863 |
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3319652869 |
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