Abstract
The major goal of cancer screening programs is the reduction of disease-specific mortality by detecting malignant tumors in an early and still curable stage. Sensitive screening tests are used in apparently healthy people and conspicuous findings are referred for further investigations. Taking the personal disease risk into account, persons considering participation in a screening program should be informed about the methods, benefits and disadvantages of the screening program. This information, together with personal preferences, is the basis for a well-informed decision for or against participation in a screening program. This article imparts essential knowledge that is needed for individual medical counseling on screening for colorectal, skin, breast and prostate cancer.
| Translated title of the contribution | Screening for colorectal, skin, breast and prostate cancer: Essential knowledge for counseling |
|---|---|
| Original language | German |
| Journal | Internist |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 10 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1171-1181 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISSN | 0020-9554 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 01.01.2014 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
-
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
Fingerprint
Dive into the research topics of 'Screening for colorectal, skin, breast and prostate cancer: Essential knowledge for counseling'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.Cite this
- APA
- Author
- BIBTEX
- Harvard
- Standard
- RIS
- Vancouver