American Cancer Society guidelines for the early detection of cancer: Update of early detection guidelines for prostate, colorectal, and endometrial cancers

Robert A. Smith, Andrew C. von Eschenbach, Richard Wender, Bernard Levin, Tim Byers, David Rothenberger, Durado Brooks, William Creasman, Carmel Cohen, Carolyn Runowicz, Debbie Saslow, Vilma Cokkinides, Harmon Eyre

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Abstract

Updates to the American Cancer Society (ACS) guidelines regarding screening for the early detection of prostate, colorectal, and endometrial cancers, based on the recommendations of recent ACS workshops, are presented. Additionally, the authors review the "cancer-related check-up," clinical encounters that provide case-finding and health counseling opportunities. Finally, the ACS is issuing an updated narrative related to testing for early lung cancer detection for clinicians and individuals at high risk of lung cancer in light of emerging data on new imaging technologies. Although it is likely that current screening protocols will be supplanted in the future by newer, more effective technologies, the establishment of an organized and systematic approach to early cancer detection would lead to greater utilization of existing technology and greater progress in cancer control.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)38-75
Number of pages38
JournalCa-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians
Volume51
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2001

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