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Evaluation of Knowledge and Attitude Towards Risk Factors and Screening Methods of Colon Cancer Among the First-Degree Relatives of Cancer Patients Referred to Oncology Clinics: Shariati Hospital, Tehran



Ebrahimpur M1, 2 ; Sani MP2 ; Derakhshan S3 ; Payab M4 ; Mousavi SA5
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Source: Journal of Iranian Medical Council Published:2019

Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer and the fourth leading cause of death in the world, . Primary prevention of CRC is important, However even in people involved with cancer, there is insufficient knowledge of cancer screening. Methods: In a comparative method two groups of people over 40 years of age who had been referred to the oncology clinics of Shariati Hospital were studied. Group 1: First-degree relatives of people with CRC. Group 2: First-degree relatives of people with other cancers. The subjects were selected via random sampling. Results: 300 people were included in this study. None of the subjects who had a family history of non-CRC (control group) have never been screened for this cancer, but 15 (10%) of those who had a history of CRC in the first-degree relatives underwent screening in the past. Conclusion: People with a family history of colorectal cancer have more been more aware of necessity for CRC screening than those without a family history, however this knowledge has not led to partake in any screening method. © Journal of Iranian Medical Council 2019.
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