Colorectal Cancer Test Use -- Maryland, 2002-2006.

Authors :: Steinberger, E. K.
Poppell, C. F.
Zhan, M.
Shebl, F.
Hopkins, A.
Groves, C.
Bienia, M.
Dwyer, D. M.
Source :: MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report; 9/14/2007, Vol. 56 Issue 36, p932-936, 5p, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The article focuses on the Maryland Cancer Survey (MCS), initiated by the state Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The MCS was launched to assess testing prevalence and risk behaviors for seven types of cancer including colorectal cancer. According to the 2006 MCS data, the percentage of Maryland residents who reported being up to date with colonoscopy or fecal occult blood test (FOBT) plus sigmoidoscopy has already exceeded the 2008 target of 57%.