Colorectal cancer patients can be advocates for colorectal cancer screening for their siblings: A study on siblings' perspectives.

Ker Kan TanTian-Zhi LimEmily ChewWen-Min ChowGerald Choon-Huat Koh

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2020)

Identifying and addressing the identified barriers for these siblings to undergo screening colonoscopy is easily attainable. A multi-pronged approach should also be adopted to address the various concerns so as to reduce the incidence of CRC amongst these higher risk individuals.

Keyphrases

colorectal cancer screening
intellectual disability
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
risk factors
patient reported outcomes