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World J Gastrointest Oncol. May 15, 2014; 6(5): 104-111
Published online May 15, 2014. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v6.i5.104
Published online May 15, 2014. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v6.i5.104
Table 1 Benefits and side effects of colorectal cancer surveillance
| Benefits | Harms |
| Reassurance of surveillance | Impact of false positive tests |
| For the CRC survivor | Over diagnoses |
| For spouses and family | Complications related to the screening tests |
| Improved survival | Labeled as sick or at high risk |
| Control of treatment effects | False assurance of disease free status |
| Is the societal harm-to benefit ratio acceptable? |
- Citation: Augestad KM, Rose J, Crawshaw B, Cooper G, Delaney C. Do the benefits outweigh the side effects of colorectal cancer surveillance? A systematic review. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2014; 6(5): 104-111
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v6/i5/104.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v6.i5.104