Senthilvadivu, A (2013) Fecal occult blood testing (G FOBT) in asymptomatic elderly individuals for colorectal cancer screening. Masters thesis, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION : Colorectal cancer ranks third in male and the second in female worldwide. Colorectal cancer varies 10 times in both sexes worldwide, Incidence are high in south Asian, South African countries. In Asia, colorectal cancer incidence varies widely, low when compared with developed countries to southern countries, and rapidly raised in economically developed. According to Indian cancer registry age adjusted incidence in India are very minimal when compared with the world registry. Lifetime risk of dying from CRC is 2.5%. If diagnosed early 90% survival, localised cancer up to 40%. Sudden change in diet and physical activity causes rapid increase in colorectal cancer in economically transforming countries. Trend of colorectal cancer in India is rising, this trend is also seen in migrating population and also due to change in diet, life style and physical activity. Incidence in India 4.3 (male), 3.4 (female) per lack, this is a population based study. Fecal occult blood, flexible sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy are used as screening procedure in high incidence areas to reduce mortality. AIM OF THE STUDY : Fecal occult blood testing (g FOBT) in asymptomatic elderly individuals for colorectal cancer screening. CONCLUSIONS : Screening in asymptomatic elderly people with FOBT has resulted in detection of unsuspected malignancy, in early stage. Reduced malignancy related morbidity and mortality. Proof of the value of screening is available from our analysis. Our findings together with evidence from other trials suggest that consideration should be given FOBT screening to reduce CRC mortality in the general population. FOBT can be still recommended for colorectal cancer screening in a population based study.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Fecal occult blood testing ; G FOBT ; asymptomatic elderly ; colorectal cancer screening. |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > Gastroenterology |
| Depositing User: | Kambaraman B |
| Date Deposited: | 14 Jul 2017 03:11 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Jul 2017 03:11 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/1616 |
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