A Randomized Trial to Increase Colonoscopy Screening in Members of High-Risk Families in the Colorectal Cancer Family Registry and Cancer Genetics Network
- Lowery, Jan T.
- Horick, Nora
- Kinney, Anita Y.
- Finkelstein, Dianne M.
- Garrett, Kathleen
- Haile, Robert W.
- Lindor, Noralane M.
- Newcomb, Polly A.
- Sandler, Robert S.
- Burke, Carol
- Hill, Deirdre A.
- Ahnen, Dennis J.
Publication date
January 2014
DOIAbstract
Individuals with a strong family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) have significant risk for CRC, though adherence to colonoscopy screening in these groups remains low. This study assessed whether a tailored, telephone counseling intervention can increase adherence to colonoscopy in members of high risk families in a randomized, controlled trial
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