Greene Paul, Mays Glen, Kim Karen, Hager Barbara, Goldsmith Geoff, Bursac Zoran, Carter Danny, Duke Kelly, Mehta Paulette, Tillman Ronda Henry
J Ark Med Soc. 2009 Sep;106(3):66-8.
Colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Arkansas exceed national averages and can be reduced through systematic screening that either identifies precursor lesions that can be removed before cancer develops, or diagnoses cancer at an early stage when it is most responsive to treatment. Results of a survey assessing screening status of Arkansas residents and dimensions of health care supporting colorectal screening indicate that primary care providers can play an important role in efforts to decrease the burden of colorectal cancer by informing patients about risk factors and providing advice about the full range of screening options.
阿肯色州的结直肠癌发病率和死亡率超过全国平均水平，通过系统筛查可以降低这一比率。这种筛查要么能识别出在癌症发生前可切除的前驱病变，要么能在癌症对治疗最敏感的早期阶段进行诊断。一项评估阿肯色州居民筛查状况以及支持结直肠癌筛查的医疗保健方面的调查结果表明，初级保健提供者可以通过告知患者风险因素并提供关于全面筛查选项的建议，在减轻结直肠癌负担的努力中发挥重要作用。
