Colorectal Cancer Screening

Publication Date: July 3, 2017

Key Points

Key Points

  • Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening should begin at age 50 years in asymptomatic persons.
  • Colonoscopy every 10 years and annual fecal immunochemical test (FIT) are currently the first considerations for screening.
  • A risk-stratified approach is also appropriate, with FIT screening in populations with an estimated low prevalence of advanced neoplasia and colonoscopy screening in high prevalence populations.

Diagnosis

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...ommends CT colonography every 5 years...

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Table 1. Approaches to Offering Screening in th...


...le 2. Histologic Classification of the Tw...


...gure 1. Endoscopic Photographs of Conventi...


...3. Frequently Asked Questions from Pati...


...e 4. USMSTF Ranking of Current Colorectal Cancer...


...USMSTF Recommendations for Persons With High...