Colorectal cancer prevention in the Czech Republic

• DOI: 10.1097/cej.0b013e328364f203
• Publication Date: 2013-08-06T19:50:06Z
• Authors: Stepan Suchanek; Ondrej Majek; Gabriela Vojtechova; Petra Minarikova; Barbora Rotnaglova; Bohumil Seifert; Marek Minarik; Pavel Kozeny; Ladislav Dusek; Miroslav Zavoral
• Keywords: Fecal occult blood; Cancer Prevention

The incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the Czech Republic is significant. National CRC Screening Program started 2000 was further enhanced 2009. In 2010, European Guidelines were introduced. aim present trend study to evaluate quality Colorectal Cancer using early performance long-term impact indicators. screening program has been assessed data from three sources: Registry, Reference Centre, Registry. compared with a set recommended control Between 2006 total 1 881 299 fecal occult blood tests performed, which 87 397 positive (4.6%). Until 2011, 68 527 test follow-up colonoscopies performed. addition, between 2009 10 309 As result, 25 255 adenomas (32.0% rate) 3379 CRCs (4.3% detected. A detection earlier stages observed. overall coverage increased 22.7% target population 2010. majority guidelines' indicators for nonpopulation-based programs implemented program. An improvement management accompanied by an increase as well other