Open AccessEmerging role for colorectal cancer screening in Asian countries
Author(s) -
Anil John
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
tropical gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2320-5792
pISSN - 0250-636X
DOI - 10.7869/tg.159
Subject(s) - colorectal cancer , medicine , colonoscopy , fecal occult blood , incidence (geometry) , colorectal cancer screening , cancer , causes of cancer , oncology , physics , optics
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer related mortality globally. Though Asia has traditionally been considered a relatively low incidence area for colorectal cancer, the incidence is reportedly increasing. The Asia Pacific Working Group for Colorectal Cancer has recommended screening of individuals at average risk starting from 50 years of age. Based on these recommendations we conducted a pilot study to assess the need and feasibility of a colorectal cancer screening program in the state of Qatar.