Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Older Patients (PLCO Screening Trial)

N/A Active, not recruiting NCT01696981

Summary

This clinical trial studies whether screening methods used to diagnose cancer of the prostate, lung, colon, rectum, or ovaries can reduce deaths from these cancers. Screening tests may help doctors find cancer cells early and plan better treatment for colorectal cancer.

Colorectal Cancer Deaths

Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 12.1 years. · Participants

Colorectal Cancer Death Rates

Events through 13 years of follow-up or through December 31, 2009; median follow-up 12.1 years. · Deaths per 10,000 PY

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