Essential Concepts in the Screening and Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Program Goals
Colorectal Cancer (CRC) A Major Public Health Problem
CRC Screening in Special Populations Family History
Goal of Screening Reduce Incidence and Mortality of CRC
Population Differences
CRC Screening Tests
Screening Guidelines Distinctions
Colonoscopy
Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT)
Multitarget Stool DNA
Multitarget Stool DNA (Cologuard)
Methylated Septin-9 (ColoVantage®)
Conundrum
A Simple Solution to “Conflicting Guidelines”?
Post-screen Follow-up Normal Tests
Post-screen Follow-up Polyps
When to Stop Screening and Surveillance?
What Do You Do If You Find Cancer?
Potential Impact of Screening Summary
Summary
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