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The colorectal adenoma-carcinoma sequence by Leslie, A., Carey, F. A., Pratt, N. R., Steele, R. J. C.

“…Background: It is widely accepted that the adenoma–carcinoma sequence represents the process by which most, if not all, colorectal cancers arise. The evidence…”
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Interval cancers in a FOBT-based colorectal cancer population screening programme: implications for stage, gender and tumour site by Steele, R J C, McClements, P, Watling, C, Libby, G, Weller, D, Brewster, D H, Black, R, Carey, F A, Fraser, C G

“…Between 2000 and 2007, a demonstration pilot of biennial guaiac faecal occult blood test (GFOBT) screening was carried out in Scotland. Interval cancers were…”
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Back‐to‐back colon capsule endoscopy and optical colonoscopy in colorectal cancer screening individuals by Kobaek‐Larsen, M., Kroijer, R., Dyrvig, A.‐K., Buijs, M. M., Steele, R. J. C., Qvist, N., Baatrup, G.

“…Aim The aim was to determine the polyp detection rate and per‐patient sensitivity for polyps > 9 mm of colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) compared with colonoscopy…”
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Use of aspirin post-diagnosis in a cohort of patients with colorectal cancer and its association with all-cause and colorectal cancer specific mortality by McCowan, C, Munro, A.J, Donnan, P.T, Steele, R.J.C

“…Abstract Objective Aspirin is associated with a reduced risk of developing colorectal cancer. This study examined whether patients with colorectal cancer…”
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A Simple, Low‐Blank Batch Purification Method for High‐Precision Boron Isotope Analysis by Trudgill, M., Nuber, S., Block, H. E., Crumpton‐Banks, J., Jurikova, H., Littley, E., Shankle, M., Xu, C., Steele, R. C. J., Rae, J. W. B.

“…Boron (B) isotopes are widely used in the Earth sciences to trace processes ranging from slab recycling in the mantle to changes in ocean pH and atmospheric…”
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Postdefaecation pain syndrome after circular stapled anopexy is abolished by oral nifedipine by Thaha, M. A., Irvine, L. A., Steele, R. J. C., Campbell, K. L.

“…Background: Controversy has surrounded the technique of circular stapled anopexy since an isolated report of a high incidence of persistent postdefaecation…”
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Results from the first three rounds of the Scottish demonstration pilot of FOBT screening for colorectal cancer by Steele, R J C, McClements, P L, Libby, G, Black, R, Morton, C, Birrell, J, Mowat, N A G, Wilson, J A, Kenicer, M, Carey, F A, Fraser, C G

“…To assess the effects of the first three rounds of a pilot colorectal screening programme based on guaiac faecal occult blood testing (gFOBT) and their…”
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Artificial Neural Network: Predicted vs. Observed Survival in Patients with Colonic Cancer by Dolgobrodov, S G, Moore, P, Marshall, R, Bittern, R, Steele, R J. C, Cuschieri, A

“…PURPOSE: METHODS: RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:…”
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Prospective analysis of quality of life and survival following mesorectal excision for rectal cancer by Camilleri-Brennan, J., Steele, R. J. C.

“…Background: Little is known of how the quality of life of patients with rectal cancer changes after surgery, and whether or not quality of life is associated…”
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Prospective randomised multi-centre trial comparing the clinical efficacy, safety and patient acceptability of circular stapled anopexy with closed diathermy haemorrhoidectomy by Thaha, M A, Campbell, K L, Kazmi, S A, Irvine, L A, Khalil, A, Binnie, N R, Hendry, W S, Walker, A, Staines, H J, Steele, R J C

“…Unlike excisional haemorrhoidectomy, stapled anopexy (SA), which does not involve radical excision, has theoretical advantages, thus offering potential patient…”
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Systematic review of randomized trials comparing rubber band ligation with excisional haemorrhoidectomy by Shanmugam, V., Thaha, M. A., Rabindranath, K. S., Campbell, K. L., Steele, R. J. C., Loudon, M. A.

“…Background and method: This review compares the two most popular treatments for haemorrhoids, namely rubber band ligation (RBL) and excisional…”
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Prehabilitation is feasible in patients with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and may minimize physical deterioration: results from the REx trial by Moug, S. J., Mutrie, N., Barry, S. J. E., Mackay, G., Steele, R. J. C., Boachie, C., Buchan, C., Anderson, A. S.

“…Aim Rectal cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (NACRT) experience physical deterioration and reductions in their quality of life. This…”
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Automated immunochemical quantitation of haemoglobin in faeces collected on cards for screening for colorectal cancer by Fraser, C G, Mathew, C M, McKay, K, Carey, F A, Steele, R J C

“…Simple card collection systems are becoming available for faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) as well as guaiac faecal occult blood tests (gFOBTs). FITs are now…”
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Quality of life after treatment for rectal cancer by Camilleri-Brennan, J., Steele, R. J. C.

“…Background The studies on patient‐reported symptoms and quality of life following the treatment of rectal cancer were evaluated; guidelines for future quality…”
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Malignancy within a Tail Gut Cyst: A Case of Retrorectal Carcinoid Tumour by Thaha, M. A., Carey, F., Ramsanahie, A., Patil, P. V., Lim, C. B., Parcell, B. J., Abukar, A. A., Steele, R. J. C.

“…Purpose. Tailgut cysts with malignant transformation are rare entities. We discuss the diagnostic strategy and treatment of a malignancy within a tailgut cyst…”
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MicroRNA-224 is associated with colorectal cancer progression and response to 5-fluorouracil-based chemotherapy by KRAS-dependent and -independent mechanisms by Amankwatia, E B, Chakravarty, P, Carey, F A, Weidlich, S, Steele, R J C, Munro, A J, Wolf, C R, Smith, G

“…Background: Colorectal cancers arise from benign adenomas, although not all adenomas progress to cancer and there are marked interpatient differences in…”
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Overview of colorectal cancer screening by Steele, R. J. C.

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Activating K-Ras mutations outwith ‘hotspot’ codons in sporadic colorectal tumours – implications for personalised cancer medicine by Smith, G, Bounds, R, Wolf, H, Steele, R J C, Carey, F A, Wolf, C R

“…Background: Response to EGFR -targeted therapies in colorectal cancer patients has been convincingly associated with Kirsten-Ras ( K-Ras ) mutation status…”
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Does prehabilitation modify muscle mass in patients with rectal cancer undergoing neoadjuvant therapy? A subanalysis from the REx randomised controlled trial by Moug, S. J., Barry, S. J. E., Maguire, S., Johns, N., Dolan, D., Steele, R. J. C., Buchan, C., Mackay, G., Anderson, A. S., Mutrie, N.

“…Background Patients with rectal cancer who present with sarcopenia (low muscle mass) are at significantly greater risk of postoperative complications and…”
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Relationship between point gene mutation, chromosomal abnormality, and tumour suppressor gene methylation status in colorectal adenomas by Judson, H, Stewart, A, Leslie, A, Pratt, NR, Baty, DU, Steele, RJC, Carey, FA

“…Epigenetic mechanisms in carcinogenesis may have a significant role in the development of colorectal cancer. To investigate this phenomenon in early‐stage…”
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