Observation
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2009; 1(1): 21-25
Published online Oct 15, 2009. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v1.i1.21
Table 3 Colorectal cancer and the potential carcinogenic role of various factors
CRC category (% diagnosed with CRC)Intervention strategies
Sporadic CRC (75%)Screening Programmes
Detection and removal of polyps (age > 50 yr)
Role of chemoprevention
NSAIDs/Aspirin
5-aminosalicylate
Dietary and lifestyle factors
Good: low protein, high fibre, low fat, micronutrients, exercise
Bad: alcohol, tobacco, obesity
Familial syndromes + miscellaneous (25%)Screening colonoscopy
Other: Aspirin and NSAIDs, 5-ASA