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DRXABCAN
Cancer diagnosed after abnormal digital rectal exam
Group: Colon cancer tests — PERSON

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Description

For sample persons ages 40 and over who have heard of and had a digital rectal exam with abnormal results, DRXABCAN reports whether the respondent's exam and/or additional procedures indicated that the respondent had cancer.

Comparability

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Universe

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

Availability

  • 1987

Weights