Sending family history questionnaires to patients before a colonoscopy improves genetic counseling for hereditary colorectal cancer

CONCLUSIONScreening for hereditary CRC in a population undergoing outpatient colonoscopy with a questionnaire sent by mail resulted in an increased availability of family histories and genetic counseling.

Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - July 27, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Koen Kessels, Joey D Eisinger, Tom G Letteboer, G Johan A Offerhaus, Peter D Siersema, Leon M G Moons Tags: Original Article Source Type: research