In the United States, colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer diagnosed
among men and women and the second leading cause of death from cancer. CRC largely …

Background: National guideline groups recommend screening and discussion of screening
options for persons at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC). However, emerging …

This document is the first update of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)
colorectal cancer (CRC) screening recommendations since 2000. The CRC screening tests …

Abstract BACKGROUND. The American Cancer Society, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, the National Cancer Institute, and the North American Association of Central …

Abstract Each year the American Cancer Society (ACS) publishes a summary of its
recommendations for early cancer detection and a summary of the most current data on …

Background: Poor survival among colorectal cancer (CRC) cases has been associated with
African-American race and low socioeconomic status (SES). However, it is not known …

Background: Screening is effective in reducing colorectal cancer mortality. Recommended
colorectal cancer screening options include a home fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or …

Abstract Background The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) considered
whether to reimburse computed tomographic colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer …

Background Colonoscopy is a widely used diagnostic and therapeutic modality. A large
proportion of the population is likely to undergo colonoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Ongoing efforts to increase colorectal cancer (CRC) screening
rates have raised concerns that these exams may be overused, thereby subjecting patients …