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PROCCANCR
Cancer diagnosed after abnormal proctoscopic exam
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Description

For sample persons age 40 and over who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had a proctoscopic exam with abnormal results, PROCCANCR reports if the proctoscopic exam or additional tests or surgery or another treatment indicated that he or she had cancer.

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Universe

  • 1987: Half of sample persons age 40+ (excluded from CAEP supplement) who have heard of a proctoscopic exam and have had exam with abnormal results.

Availability

  • 1987

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