Stop cancer colon. Colorectal cancer screening--updated guidelines

Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the U.S. Its incidence and mortality have shown a decreasing trend over the last several decades. The greatest contribution to this trend has been colorectal cancer screening. Colonoscopy continues to be the preferred screening modality. However, recommendations for the use of screening tests other than colonoscopy have generated much interest. Guidelines regarding current screening and surveillance recommendations have recently been updated by expert panels, such as the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force, National Comprehensive Cancer Network and National Institute of Health. A review of the updated guidelines as well as a PubMed search for articles dating 2006 to present relating to colorectal cancer screening and surveillance was performed. We discuss the importance of colorectal screening and highlight updates to current colorectal cancer screening and surveillance guidelines.