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On February 25 and 26, 2008, the Forum convened a workshop to discuss screening for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer screening rates remain low, despite strong evidence that screening is effective for reducing mortality. This workshop discussed strategies at the clinic, community, and health system level to promote adoption of recommended colorectal cancer screening. Workshop speakers, representing a broad spectrum of leaders in the field, identified major barriers to increased screening and described strategies to overcome these obstacles. This workshop highlighted discussion about actions to increase colorectal screening and, ultimately, to reduce colorectal cancer mortality.
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The IOM's National Cancer Policy Board estimated in 2003 that even modest efforts to implement known tactics for cancer prevention and early detection could result in up to a 29 percent drop in cancer deaths in about 20 years. The IOM's National Cancer Policy Forum, which succeeded the Board after i...
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The IOM's National Cancer Policy Board estimated in 2003 that even modest efforts to implement known tactics for cancer prevention and early detection could result in up to a 29 percent drop in cancer deaths in about 20 years. The IOM's National Cancer Policy Forum, which succeeded the Board after it was disbanded in 2005, continued the Board's work to outline ways to increase screening in the U.S.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
American Cancer Society
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Association of American Cancer Institutes
C-Change
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration
National Cancer Institute
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Sharyl Nass
Lead
Erin Balogh
Lead
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