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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Table 1. Approaches to Offering Screening in the Opportunistic Setting

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Table 2. Histologic Classification of the Two Major Classes of Colorectal Polyps

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Figure 1. Endoscopic Photographs of Conventional Adenomas and Sessile Serrated Polyps

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Table 3. Frequently Asked Questions from Patients to Enhance Colonoscopy Quality

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Table 4. USMSTF Ranking of Current Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests

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Table 5. USMSTF Recommendations for Persons With High-Risk Family Histories Not Associated With Polyp Syndromes

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