The Importance of Molecular Diagnostics and Screening Programs in Monitoring and Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer in the Republic of North Macedonia

Trpkovska, Jovanka and Velickova, Nevenka (2020) The Importance of Molecular Diagnostics and Screening Programs in Monitoring and Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer in the Republic of North Macedonia. Nursing journal, 25 (2). pp. 152-154. ISSN 1331-7563

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Abstract

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignant diseases (12% of the total) which occurs with an incidence of 15-30 new cases per 100,000 population per year in European Union countries. The risk of this disease during life depends on many factors such as age, diet, physical activity, personal and family predisposition. There are a number of preventive measures that can reduce the number of colorectal cancer patients. First of all it’s the regular screening, which allows the detection of precancerous polyps or cancer in the early stage and their successful surgical removal. The purpose of this paper is to highlight the importance of screening programs as a preventive measure for the early detection of colorectal cancer and to reduce the morbidity and mortality of this disease. The strategy for improving the early detection of colorectal cancer also implies better information to the population about the importance of screening programs as well as educating health care staff about the program itself.
Number of newly registered colorectal cancer cases in 2009 In the Republic of North Macedonia stands at 547 with a rate of 26.7, compared to 2018 with 839 newly registered cases with a rate of 40.4, which clearly indicates an increasing trend of colorectal cancer. Conclusion: Multidisciplinary approach to early detection of colorectal cancer, continuity of Program funding and quality of services will lead to reduction of morbidity and mortality of this type of cancer.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine
Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine
Divisions: Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User: Nevenka Velickova
Date Deposited: 30 Dec 2020 09:18
Last Modified: 30 Dec 2020 09:18
URI: https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/26945

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