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Screening for colorectal cancer.

Youngjee Choi1, Heather F Sateia1, Kimberly S Peairs2

  • 1Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Seminars in Oncology
|April 12, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This review covers colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, including its impact, risk factors, and various screening methods. It provides guideline recommendations for average-risk and high-risk individuals to inform screening approaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains a significant global health concern.
  • Effective screening strategies are crucial for early detection and improved patient outcomes.
  • Understanding risk factors and current guidelines is essential for optimal CRC prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of colorectal cancer screening.
  • To discuss the impact of CRC, associated risk factors, and available screening modalities.
  • To summarize guideline recommendations for average-risk and high-risk populations and outline a practical screening approach.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of colorectal cancer screening.
  • Analysis of CRC impact, risk factors, and screening modalities.
Keywords:
Colon cancerColorectal cancerRectal cancerScreening

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  • Synthesis of current guideline recommendations for average-risk and high-risk individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Overview of colorectal cancer screening impact and risk factors.
    • Detailed examination of various screening modalities.
    • Summary of guideline recommendations for different risk groups.

    Conclusions:

    • CRC screening is vital for early detection and reducing mortality.
    • Tailored screening approaches based on risk assessment are recommended.
    • Adherence to guidelines ensures effective population-level CRC prevention.